Animals

How many times does a cheetah's heart beat per minute when running at top speed?

250

Background

At top speed, a cheetah's heart beats 250 times per minute. At rest, it is only about 120 beats. Yet the sprint lasts only around 30 seconds. Otherwise the cheetah would overheat. Afterwards, it has to rest for a long time before it can hunt again.

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