2006-10-11 07:23:36 · 7 answers · asked by sahil k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Most comparisons of speed and locomotory energy expenditure between mammal species usually give speeds in terms of number of body lengths per second, rather than in mile per hour or other absolute measures.
In terms of body lengths per second, one of the fastest mammals on Earth is Dipodomys merriami (Merriam's kangaroo rat), which can travel more than 80 body lengths per second. In comparison, a cheetah only travels 23 body lengths per second, a horse only 7.5, and a human about 8. An Asian elephant barely makes it above 1 body length per second.
2006-10-11 09:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you define small mammals? And do you want the speed relative to it's size or just the plain speed?
2006-10-11 16:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Kiko T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say an Elephant Shrew, about 20 mph
2006-10-11 15:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by JimZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be the Cheetah. Approx 80 mph in short bursts.
2006-10-11 14:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speedy Gonzales - mouse
2006-10-11 14:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Adri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a man being chased by a bear :)
speed = really friggin' fast
2006-10-11 14:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by mookie3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the red bat can fly about 60mph.
2006-10-11 15:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋