weight and size: cheetah

an adult cheetah is the smallest of the big cats weighing in at 35-72 kilograms(77-160lbs) a head and body length of 1.1-1.5 meters and a tail length of .6 -.84 meters. cheetahs are from .66-.94 meters tall at the shoulder.  the Cheetah is a small slim and compact big cat built for running at high speed.  it has large nostrils for more oxgen intake large lungs and heart to circulate more effectively, semi rectractable claws for traction and its tail is used for balance while making sharp turns.