International Cheetah Day

Name: International Cheetah Day
Start: 2026-12-04
End: 2026-12-04

Friday, December 4, 2026

The fastest land animal on Earth, and one of the most endangered cats.

International Cheetah Day on December 4 raises awareness about the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), the fastest land animal on Earth, capable of reaching speeds of approximately 70 mph (112 km/h) and accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds. Cheetahs have been reduced from an estimated 100,000 in