Cheetahs in the Maasai Mara are built for speed, reaching up to 112 km/h (70 mph) in short bursts across the open plains. They primarily hunt during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, to avoid competition with nocturnal predators like lions and hyenas. Their main prey includes Thomson's gazelles, impalas, and young wildebeest. Cheetahs stalk their prey closely before initiating a high-speed chase, relying on their acceleration and agility. Remarkably, cheetahs have a hi