Tooth structure permits air intake, enabling animals to maintain a relentless, suffocating bite on prey. Blunt, semi-retractile claws provide additional traction during rapid acceleration and direction change while chasing prey. Heart, vascular system, lungs and adrenal glands are all enlarged, enhancing the animal's ability to accelerate and navigate during a high-speed chase. Dark stripes under its eyes diminish glare, enabling it to see better while hunting during the day. Drags prey to a hiding place before eating, protecting it from hyenas, vultures and other carnivores.
Spotted coat breaks up body outline.