Gazelles can reach 50 mph (80 km/h), while cheetahs can sprint close to 70 (110 km/h)—but only in short bursts. That brief advantage is crucial to a cheetah's success during a hunt. Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory premieres Thursday, Jan 1 at 9/8c on National Geographic. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get more Nat Geo Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/