The cheetah is classified in the animal kingdom as follows:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Acinonyx
- Species: Acinonyx jubatus
The cheetah is unique among the members of the Felidae family due to its incredible speed, which makes it the fastest land animal. They are primarily found in various regions across Africa and parts of Iran.