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Acceleration

Become the sprint.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Cheetah

Species principle: Cheetah Acceleration

Become the sprint.

Pure speed is built before the chase ever begins.

Cheetahs are specialized for high-speed pursuit with flexible spines, long limbs, enlarged nasal passages, semi-retractable claws, and long tails for balance during turns.

Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Shortfin Mako

Species principle: Acceleration

Cut the water.

Sharp design turns stored force into sudden speed.

Shortfin Makos are fast open-ocean sharks with streamlined bodies, powerful tails, and warm-bodied physiology that supports high-speed pursuit.

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