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A cheetah’s life is built on speed but that speed comes with a price. After chasing prey a cheetah becomes extremely exhausted and overheated. At this moment, it is one of the weakest predators on the savannah. Unlike lions or leopards, cheetahs are not built for fighting, which means they cannot defend their kill for long. Because of this, cheetahs must eat as quickly as possible before stronger predators like hyenas, lions, or even vultures arrive to steal their hard earned meal. Many cheetahs