The cheetah is the fastest land animal, able to reach 100 km/h in only two seconds. It has an athletic body and yellow coat with black spots. While cheetahs can run very fast for short bursts, they tire quickly and are not as strong as lions. Life is difficult for cheetahs in the savannah with little water and food, and they must compete with lions for resources. Though cheetah mothers hunt to feed their cubs, they risk injury or death, and if the mother dies the cubs will not likely survive.