Cheetah

The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. With acceleration that would leave most automobiles in the dust, a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. These big cats are quite nimble at high speed and can make quick and sudden turns in pursuit of prey.

Description
The Cheetah is a member of the cat family and one of the fastest land animals in the world. They are well adapted to dry habitats such as savanna grasslands an semi-deserts. They can survive for long periods without water, gathering much of the water they need from the body fluids of their own prey. Cheetahs prefer open habitats that offer unobstructed views of their surroundings. On its own, this creature is somewhat fragile, which makes its incredible speed an amazing advantage when combined with sturdier animals. The Cheetah's leap attack ability ensures a swift first blow that can easily define the outcome of the fight early on.