stackyFACTSFor an animal that can effortlessly sprint 70 miles per hour, the cheetah has a shockingly un-intimidating voice. Because of the ossified structure of the bones in their voice box, they simply cannot muster a majestic roar like lions or tigers. Instead, they chirp, purr, and meow. They are essentially just highly aerodynamic tabby cats.
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