Speed is a weapon that every living being must develop in order to survive in case of being attacked and save their lives. In the animal kingdom, some species stand out for their ability to move at surprising speeds. Find out which are the ten fastest animals in the world.
Cheetah
Among land animals, the cheetah is the fastest animal on Earth. Although he can only maintain this speed for a short time, he manages to reach 115 km/h. The cheetah is a large cat that lives in Africa and the Middle East.
basilisk lizard
The basilisk is known for its ability to walk or run very quickly over water surfaces, hence its pseudonym «Jesus Christ Lizard». They can reach speeds of up to 5.4 km/h.
conical snail
It’s strange to mention a snail in a list of fastest animals, but there’s a reason for it. The way this mollusk hunts is so fast that it sticks its harpoon in the blink of an eye, letting a poison flow so strong that it kills its prey in a matter of seconds.
Hare I will do
These hares are extremely fast, they can run twice as fast as an Olympic sprinter and reach a top speed of 72 km/h. It is a species native to northern, central, and western Europe and Western Asia.
mako shark
Mako sharks (particularly the shortfin mako) are the fastest of all shark species in the world. They reach speeds of up to 30 mph, and their name means «pointy nose.»
mantis shrimp
The mantis shrimp is a crustacean that inhabits tropical and subtropical waters around the world, and is abundant in Australia’s coral reef. We included it in this list due to its exceptional speed in attacking its prey.
Ostrich
Ostriches are the fastest animals on two legs, and are characterized by not being able to fly. Their legs are so strong that they reach an impressive speed of up to 97.5 km/h.
Peregrine falcon
It is a large hawk with a bluish-gray back and whitish underside with dark spots. It can fly at a speed of 100 km/h, but when hunting with a dive attack it can reach over 300 km/h, making it the fastest bird in the world.
tiger beetles
Tiger beetles are small, very agile and lively. They can run at an amazing speed of 13 km/h, and if necessary they can take short flights to get out of harm’s way.
They hunt other small animals using their speed and sharp jaws. They are especially active animals when it is hot.
worms
With a speed of up to 16 m/h on dry land, worms are considered to be the fastest legless invertebrates.
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