Multiple choice general knowledge

The cheetah can run at over 110 kph, but only for upto 10 sec. Why?

  1. Because it eats only meat it is not physically fit

  2. It will over heat and have brain damage

  3. It is scared of tripping over at that speed

  4. It gets bored of chases too easily and gives up
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cheetahs overheat rapidly during high-speed sprints because their metabolic rate increases dramatically, generating excessive body heat. Unlike other cats, they cannot sweat effectively to cool down, and prolonged sprinting can cause brain damage or death from hyperthermia. This limits their hunting technique to short, intense bursts followed by recovery periods. Their diet of meat actually provides excellent physical fitness, contradicting option A.

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