10. Brown Hare:
With long back legs, it reaches speeds of 77 kph (48 mph), the same as its predator, the red fox
10. Brown Hare:
With long back legs, it reaches speeds of 77 kph (48 mph), the same as its predator, the red fox
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Blue Wildebeest, Springbok: All run at about 80 kph (50 mph), matching the top speed of a lion
8.Marlin: Swimming at 80 kph (50 mph), just beaten by the super-speedy Sailfish
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Pronghorn Antelope:The second-fastest land animal, sprinting at 98 kph (60 mph) to out-sprint predators
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Sailfish: The world’s fastest fish, swimming at 110 kph (68 mph)
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Cheetah: Skilled at running down fast prey, it reaches a top speed of 113 kph (70 mph), three times faster than a human
4.Spur-Winged Goose: The world’s largest goose, it can fly at 142 kph (88 mph)
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Frigate Bird:Flying at 153 kph (95 mph), it has the largest wingspan-to-body weight ratio of any bird, staying aloft for more than a week at a time
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White Throated Needletail: Also known as the Spine-Tailed Swift, it’s the fastest bird in powered flight, with a top recorded speed of 171 kph (106 mph)
The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird and animal on the planet, reaching speeds of over 322 kph (200 mph) during its hunting dive