Do the puzzle to learn what helps cheetahs run so fast. Their Favorite Food Start the puzzle by dragging the cheetah's small head here. Shoulder blades swivel back and forth, acting like extensions of the legs. Flexible spine stretches to make strides longer. Cheetahs are slimmer than other cats.
Large lungs help the cheetah breathe deeply .
Cheetah's legs are very long and slender compared to those of other cats. This makes their strides longer. Cheetahs run on their toes. This adds to the length of the legs. The long tail helps the cheetah balance on sharp turns.