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When walking or trotting, the tracks are spaced roughly 20 to 45 cm (8 to 18 in) apart. The bobcat can make great strides when running, often from 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft). [43] Like all cats, the bobcat 'directly registers', meaning its hind prints usually fall exactly on top of its fore prints.
Cheetahs can go from 0 to 97 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in less than 3 seconds. [109] There are indirect ways to measure how fast a cheetah can run. One case is known of a cheetah that overtook a young male pronghorn. Cheetahs can overtake a running antelope with a 140 m (150 yd) head start.
Some terrestrial animals are built for achieving extremely high speeds, such as the cheetah, pronghorn, race horse and greyhound, while humans can train to achieve high sprint speeds. There is no single determinant of maximum running speed: however, certain factors stand out against others and have been investigated in both animals and humans.
Norwegian Forest Cat. Another big, powerfully built kitty with origins in the world's frigid northern regions, Wegies, like Siberians, are "a long-haired breed that may need more grooming than ...
Coyotes can easily reach 48 km/h (30 mph), and can sprint at 65 km/h (40 mph) when hunting. [100] Even without a front foot, a coyote can still run at around 32 km/h (20 mph). [99] Big brown bat (flight) 56–64 km/h (35–40 mph) Big brown bats are reported to be one of the fastest bats reaching speeds of up to 40 mph. [102] Common dolphin
Mariner added that the 15-pound cat appeared well-fed and healthy when he was rescued Dec. 8 and probably hunted mice and sifted through the island’s various compost bins to stay alive.
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Cats conserve energy by sleeping more than most animals, especially as they grow older. The daily duration of sleep varies, usually between 12 and 16 hours, with 13 to 14 being the average. Some cats can sleep as much as 20 hours. The term "cat nap" for a short rest refers to the cat's tendency to fall asleep (lightly) for a brief period.