Cheetahs are famously the world’s fastest land animals, capable of running at speeds of up to 75mph, and new research has revealed why the big cats are so fast. A study conducted by a team of international researchers compared data collected on more than 400 animal species, from tiny insects to six-ton elephants, to examine the attributes that dictate the speed at which an animal can move. Study explores what dictates the speed of animalsLed by Dr David Labonte of Imperial College London and featuring input from researchers at Harvard University, The University of Queensland and The University…