While gazelles can sprint at breathtaking speeds of up to 50 mph, they are no match for the world’s fastest land predator, the cheetah. Yet this hunt comes with a unique challenge: her prized but vulnerable, and far from subtle, companions, her cubs. Watch as she stealthily stalks the unsuspecting gazelle, closing the distance with each calculated step, before launching her ultimate, heart-stopping pounce. But can she strike without being detected? Watch Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Sunday 4th January at 7pm, on National Geographic WILD UK 📺 The UK home of National Geographic. Inspiring the explorer in everyone. 📺 - https://www.natgeotv.com/uk 📺 - Sky & Virgin Media 🎬 - https://www.disneyplus.com Follow National Geographic UK: Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/NatGeoUK Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/NatGeoUK #NationalGeographicUK About Nat Geo UK: Igniting the explorer in all of us. National Geographic gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible through groundbreaking storytelling. From the best and brightest scientists, explorers, photographers, and filmmakers, Nat Geo is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure.