What is the maximum speed of a typical cheetah in miles per hour?

The maximum speed of a typical cheetah is approximately 75 miles per hour. This speed is a result of the cheetah's unique physiology, which includes a lightweight build, long legs, and an extraordinary capacity for acceleration. Cheetahs can reach their top speeds in short bursts, typically during a chase, to catch their prey.

While some estimates suggest that cheetahs can exceed 75 mph in rare cases, the widely accepted figure for a typical cheetah's maximum speed is indeed around 75 mph. This makes them the fastest land mammals, capable of outpacing any terrestrial animal in a sprint. The other options indicate speeds that are above the typical max speed of a cheetah, which are not substantiated by scientific measurements of the species.