The cheetah is renowned for being the world’s fastest mammal but is also one of its most endangered species.
Recently the organisers of the environmentally-friendly Formula E racing series set up a race between one of their cars and a tamed cheetah to highlight the impact of climate change on the African predator.
With an acceleration of 0-100kph (62 mph) in three seconds the African predator is about as quick off the line as the Techeetah team’s racing car and their French driver Jean-Eric Vergne - winner of July’s Montreal E-Prix - agreed to take on the four-footed opponent in a drag race.
It wasn’t just for entertainment purposes though.
According to the World Wildlife Fund the cheetah is endangered due to a loss of habitat and only about 6,700 of them remain in the wild. This video was done with a purpose to raise awareness and as well, showcase the Formula E season that starts on 2nd and 3rd December.
Watch the thrilling race here:
(With Reuters inputs)
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