Cheetahs Can Run Extremely Fast Because

question 63

Multiple Choice

Cheetahs can run extremely fast because

• A) They need to outrun lions
• B) Their ancestors who were able to run fast had an advantage and passed those genes on to their offsprings
• C) Over time, they gradually built up speed as they adapted to faster and faster prey species
• D) They are competing with stronger lions and hyenas for their food, so they need to be fast
• E) All of the options above

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