10 fastest animals in the world

wildlife By Partha Das March 2, 2024

Peregrine Falcon

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Golden Eagle

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Cheetah

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Sailfish

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Anna's Hummingbird

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Quarter Horse

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Pronghorn Antelope

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Frigatebird

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White-throated Needletail

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Brown Hare

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Top 10 Fastest Horses in the World

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10 fastest animals in the world

Peregrine Falcon

This champion diver reaches 242 mph (390 km/h) while hunting prey in a breathtaking stoop.

Golden Eagle

Soaring at 199 mph (320 km/h), these eagles use powerful updrafts to reach incredible speeds during flight.

Cheetah

The land speed king, the cheetah sprints at 75 mph (120 km/h) for short bursts to catch prey.

Sailfish

This majestic fish uses its dorsal fin like a sail, reaching speeds of 70 mph (112 km/h) in short bursts.

Anna's Hummingbird

Zooming at 45 mph (72 km/h), this tiny bird is an aerial acrobat, capable of rapid and agile flight.

Quarter Horse

Sprinting at 55 mph (88.5 km/h), the Quarter Horse is the fastest in short-distance races, prized for its speed and agility in equestrian sports.

Pronghorn Antelope

The fastest land animal in North America, the pronghorn reaches speeds of 50 mph (80 km/h) with its springy gait

Frigatebird

With incredible wingspans, these birds can steal food mid-air and reach speeds of 95 mph (153 km/h).

White-throated Needletail

Soaring high at 105 mph (169 km/h), this swift bird is the fastest in level flight.

Brown Hare

This fast runner uses powerful hind legs to reach 45 mph (72 km/h), outrunning foxes and other predators.

Top 10 Fastest Horses in the World