Behold the pinnacle of the evolution of fast, the grand champion of terrestrial velocity, the prima ballerina of deadly grace … the cheetah.

When you’re done looking under the hood, check out this amazing slow-motion video of a cheetah at full speed, from National Geographic. It is one of the most beautiful things you’ll ever watch.

I mean, just … wow:

(cheetah infographic by Bryan Christie Design for National Geographic)