Five Fast Animals
1. Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcons blow the competition away!
These amazing birds can dive at 320 km/h (199 mph)! When
they are just out cruising, they can maintain speeds of 90 km/h (56 mph).
If you want to see this outstanding flyer perform, click here.
Peregrine Falcons blow the competition away!
These amazing birds can dive at 320 km/h (199 mph)! When
they are just out cruising, they can maintain speeds of 90 km/h (56 mph).
If you want to see this outstanding flyer perform, click here.
2. Cheetah
Cheetahs can run up to 120 km/h (75 mph) in short bursts. They can sustain 93 km/h ( 58 mph) over distances. Their bodies are made for speed.
To see a video of a cheetah setting
a running record, click here.
Cheetahs can run up to 120 km/h (75 mph) in short bursts. They can sustain 93 km/h ( 58 mph) over distances. Their bodies are made for speed.
To see a video of a cheetah setting
a running record, click here.
3. Sailfish
Sailfish are big fish that are 3 to 4 ft long. They can swim 110 km/h (68 mph). They are also great jumpers.
You can see feeding sailfish here.
Sailfish are big fish that are 3 to 4 ft long. They can swim 110 km/h (68 mph). They are also great jumpers.
You can see feeding sailfish here.
4. Pronghorn
A pronghorn can run 96 km/h (60 mph). It can sustain high speeds for longer than a cheetah can.
Another interesting fact about pronghorns is that they have a 320 degree field of vision.
If you would like to learn more about pronghorns, click here.
A pronghorn can run 96 km/h (60 mph). It can sustain high speeds for longer than a cheetah can.
Another interesting fact about pronghorns is that they have a 320 degree field of vision.
If you would like to learn more about pronghorns, click here.
5. Wildebeest
These creatures can run about 80 km/h (50 mph). They need that speed to escape predators like lions that can also run about 80 km/h (50 mph).
If you want to see a funny little
animated video about wildebeests, click here.
These creatures can run about 80 km/h (50 mph). They need that speed to escape predators like lions that can also run about 80 km/h (50 mph).
If you want to see a funny little
animated video about wildebeests, click here.