The cheetah is renowned for being the world’s fastest mammal, but is also one of its most endangered species. Organisers of the environmentally friendly Formula E racing series recently set up a race between one of their cars and a tame cheetah to highlight the impact of climate change on the African predator. Drag race: Formula E car vs an ACTUAL CHEETAH pic.twitter.com/8CRq2BnwZK — FIA Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) November 28, 2017Video provided by Formula E shows the cheetah taking a lead off the line but eventually losing narrowly to the car, which has a top speed of 225kph (139 mph) compared to the animal’s maximum of about 112kpm (70mph). According to the World Wildlife Fund the cheetah is endangered due to a loss of habitat, reduced prey and direct persecution. How to prepare for @FIAFormulaE Season 4: Race the fastest animal on earth!

Source: Hindustan Times November 28, 2017 15:33 UTC