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Cheetah
The land-speed record in spots.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Cheetah vs Python
Tonight's science rumble is set in the picnic meadow, sandwiches evacuated. No snacks were harmed.
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
A cheetah's tail is a rudder. It steers mid-sprint like a boat.
They prefer gazelles and other speedy snacks they can outrun.
Python
Malayopython reticulatus
Reticulated pythons can top 6 meters. Some go longer.
Mammals and birds. Big pythons have been known to try very ambitious snacks.
Who do YOU think wins?
Sss-WRAP
Python
A patterned squeeze machine with patience.
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