Cheetah vs Fossa
Who would win?
Cheetah toss-up
| Cheetah | Fossa | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Power index | 50.9 |
| C | Tier | C |
| #139 | Rank | #141 |
| 46 kg | Weight | 8 kg |
| 1.3 m | Length | 75 cm |
| 80 cm | Height | 37 cm |
| 93 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 8 years | Lifespan | 15 years |
Cheetah wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (97 vs 89). Its power index is 51 against 50.9 for the Fossa.
Size matters here: a typical adult Cheetah weighs about 46 kg (101 lb), roughly 5.8× the Fossa's 8 kg.
The Fossa's best chance is its stamina (62 vs 43), plus abilities like Head-First Descent and Canopy Ambush Grapple. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Cheetah or Fossa?
Cheetah. Cheetah wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (97 vs 89). Its power index is 51 against 50.9 for the Fossa.
Which is bigger, the Cheetah or the Fossa?
The Cheetah (46 kg) is heavier than the Fossa (8 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Cheetah is more agile (97 vs 89).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
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