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the animal faster
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"When speaking of the fastest animals in the world, it makes sense to talk about three separate groups. These are: the fastest animals on land, the fastest animals in the air, and the fastest animals in water.
"Mammals are the fastest animals on land, with the cheetah, which can run 70 miles per hour (113 km per hour), taking the lead. Compare this with the fastest insect, the hawk moth, which reaches 33 miles per hour (53 km per hour) and the fastest reptile, the spiny-tailed iguana, which can reach 21 miles per hour (34 km per hour). The fastest bird on land is the ostrich which runs at 43 miles per hour (69 km per hour)...
"In the water, fish take the lead. Sailfish are the fastest animals in the water at 70 miles per hour (113 km per hour) – the same speed in the water as cheetahs attain on land. Mako sharks can reach 60 miles per hour (97 km per hour), and marlins, 50 miles per hour (80 km per hour). The fastest mammal in the water is the killer whale, which can swim at up to 48 miles per hour (77 km per hour).
"But neither insects, reptiles, mammals, or terrestrial bird speeds come anywhere close to birds in flight. Birds are not only the fastest animals in the air: they are the fastest animals on earth. Swifts can fly at 106 miles per hour (171 km per hour). Peregrine falcons fly at 90 miles per hour (171 km per hour) and dive at 200 miles per hour (322 km per hour). In other words, the short answer to the question is: peregrine falcons are the world's fastest animals."
"When speaking of the fastest animals in the world, it makes sense to talk about three separate groups. These are: the fastest animals on land, the fastest animals in the air, and the fastest animals in water.
"Mammals are the fastest animals on land, with the cheetah, which can run 70 miles per hour (113 km per hour), taking the lead. Compare this with the fastest insect, the hawk moth, which reaches 33 miles per hour (53 km per hour) and the fastest reptile, the spiny-tailed iguana, which can reach 21 miles per hour (34 km per hour). The fastest bird on land is the ostrich which runs at 43 miles per hour (69 km per hour)...
"In the water, fish take the lead. Sailfish are the fastest animals in the water at 70 miles per hour (113 km per hour) – the same speed in the water as cheetahs attain on land. Mako sharks can reach 60 miles per hour (97 km per hour), and marlins, 50 miles per hour (80 km per hour). The fastest mammal in the water is the killer whale, which can swim at up to 48 miles per hour (77 km per hour).
"But neither insects, reptiles, mammals, or terrestrial bird speeds come anywhere close to birds in flight. Birds are not only the fastest animals in the air: they are the fastest animals on earth. Swifts can fly at 106 miles per hour (171 km per hour). Peregrine falcons fly at 90 miles per hour (171 km per hour) and dive at 200 miles per hour (322 km per hour). In other words, the short answer to the question is: peregrine falcons are the world's fastest animals."
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Honed to a sleek and slender physique Cheetah ranges in weight from 100 to 150 lbs, with its long body and tail assisting it in high speed pursuits. The coat is generally yellowish with small black spots running throughout its length. The belly, like most cats, is whitish. Evolutionary adaptations that enable Cheetah to generate tremendous speed include large nostrils, heart and lungs (that enable maximum oxygenation during rapid pursuits), big adrenal glands (for the adrenaline rush!), rudder-like tail (for balancing and rapidly turning to match the clever Thomson gazelle) and non-retractable claws (to provide 'grip' on the ground during the chase).
Cheetah's speed means that it can take down prey that most predators don't even think about - the Springbok is magnificent in its own right and yet can't evades the Cheetah half the times. Impala and hares are also frequently preyed upon, whereas wildebeests are taken down only in pairs. Usual approach is to stalk the prey and approach as near as possible. When it is near to being spotted, Cheetah begins the chase - reaching from 0 to 100 km/hr in three seconds, Cheetah outclasses most modern automobiles - capable of reaching 125 km/hr with its feet almost seeming not to touch the ground! After bringing the prey animal down, powerful jaw muscles enable Cheetah to crush the victim's wind pipe while the large nostrils allow it to breathe simultaneously enabling it to hold on for long periods.
About Cheetahs - http://www.wildlife-animals.com/cheetah/information-about-cheetahs.php
Cheetah Facts - http://www.wildlife-animals.com/cheetah/cheetah-facts.php
Cheetah's speed means that it can take down prey that most predators don't even think about - the Springbok is magnificent in its own right and yet can't evades the Cheetah half the times. Impala and hares are also frequently preyed upon, whereas wildebeests are taken down only in pairs. Usual approach is to stalk the prey and approach as near as possible. When it is near to being spotted, Cheetah begins the chase - reaching from 0 to 100 km/hr in three seconds, Cheetah outclasses most modern automobiles - capable of reaching 125 km/hr with its feet almost seeming not to touch the ground! After bringing the prey animal down, powerful jaw muscles enable Cheetah to crush the victim's wind pipe while the large nostrils allow it to breathe simultaneously enabling it to hold on for long periods.
About Cheetahs - http://www.wildlife-animals.com/cheetah/information-about-cheetahs.php
Cheetah Facts - http://www.wildlife-animals.com/cheetah/cheetah-facts.php
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