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2007-03-17 00:14:01 · 27 answers · asked by rupal j 1 in Science & Mathematics Zoology

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Cheetahs, which look like little leopards, are the fastest animals in the world. A cheetah has been clocked at 103 ft. per second, twice the speed of a greyhound

2007-03-18 23:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 2 0

Fastest land animal is cheetah

This cat is truly built for speed! Virtually every part of its body is adapted in some way to help it run faster. Special paw pads and semi-retractable claws provide great traction. Large nostrils and lungs provide quick air intake; a large liver, heart and adrenals also facilitate a rapid physical response. A long, fluid, greyhound-like body is streamlined over light bones. Small collarbones and vertical shoulder blades help lengthen the stride. The tail acts as a rudder for quick turning plus the eye's retinal fovea is of an elongated shape, giving the cheetah a sharp, wide-angle view of its surroundings. The dark tear marks beneath each eye may also enhance its visual acuity by minimizing the sun's glare. The spine works as a spring for the powerful back legs to give the cheetah added reach for each step. But the great speed is very taxing physiologically. The top speed, 71 miles per hour (114 kilometers per hour), can usually be maintained for only 200-300 yards. (274 meters). At that point the cheetah's body temperature increases from the exertion and rest is mandatory. See also: VS. HORSE, STRIDE, PRINTS, CLAWS

Fastest Land Animals

Animal Speed
(miles per hour)

Cheetah 70
Pronghorn Antelope 61
Wildebeest 50
Lion 50
Thomson's Gazelle 50
Quarterhorse 47.5
Elk 45
Cape Hunting Dog 45
Coyote 43
Gray Fox 42
Hyena 40
Zebra 40
Mongolian Wild *** 40
Greyhound 39.35
Whippet 35.5
Rabbit (domestic) 35
Mule Deer 35
Jackal 35
Reindeer 32
Giraffe 32
White-Tailed Deer 30
Wart Hog 30
Grizzly Bear 30
Cat (domestic) 30
Human 27.89
Elephant 25
Black Mamba Snake 20
Six-Lined Race Runner 18
Wild Turkey 15
Squirrel 12
Pig (domestic) 11
Chicken 9
Spider (Tegenaria atrica) 1.17
Giant Tortoise 0.17
Three-Toed Sloth 0.15
Garden Snail 0.03

The Peregrine Falcon of Australia is the fastest bird. The Peregrine Falcon has been reported to reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour during vertical dives.

2007-03-17 07:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by $ri 3 · 1 0

First the Blue Whale second Peregrine Falcon third Cheetah fourth the Thomson's Gazelle.

2007-03-17 07:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by DaRkAngeL XIII 3 · 0 0

The Peregrine Falcon has been reported to reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour during vertical dives.(but this is bird)

but land animal is cheetah
these are the ramge of their speed
Peregrine falcon 200.00+
Cheetah 70.00
Pronghorn antelope 61.00
Lion 50.00
Thomson's gazelle 50.00
Wildebeest 50.00
Quarter horse 47.50

2007-03-17 21:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by sweety 2 · 0 0

The Peregrine Falcon

2007-03-17 07:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by sth 2 · 0 0

The Cheetah

2007-03-17 07:17:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

the Golden Eagle has been known to fly to speeds of up to 200 miles per hour as well as the Perigrine Falcon which is known to make vertical dives going up to over 200 miles per hour when making kills. The Cheetah can go up to 70 miles per hour but only in short spurts and they then have to rest for up to 2 days after making kills.

2007-03-17 14:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by karenwalkerspanties820 1 · 0 0

Cheetah

2007-03-17 07:16:52 · answer #8 · answered by Queen 3 · 0 0

cheetahs are pretty fast on land, but only for a short period of time, unlike a horse, which can keep a speed of about forty mph for quite a while. yet falcons are also very very fast. they can reach speeds of about 200 mph while diving. hope this helps!

2007-03-17 15:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by rachel13 3 · 0 0

The fastest animal is the Cheetah.

2007-03-17 11:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ganesh 2 · 0 0

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