The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds of over 240 miles per hour (386 kilometers per hour) during its hunting dives called stoops. ¹⁾

Cheetahs are known for their incredible acceleration and speed. They can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) in just a few seconds. ²⁾

The sailfish is the fastest swimmer in the ocean, capable of speeds up to 68 miles per hour (110 kilometers per hour). It uses its long bill and sail-like dorsal fin to navigate through the water. ³⁾

The pronghorn antelope is the fastest land animal in North America, reaching speeds of up to 55 miles per hour (88 kilometers per hour). They can maintain their high speed for long distances. ⁴⁾

Blue Wildebeest, also known as the gnu, can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour). Their speed and agility help them evade predators during migrations. ⁵⁾

While not the fastest bird in level flight, Anna's Hummingbird holds the record for the fastest wingbeat, with an astonishing rate of 80 beats per second. ⁶⁾

This species of bat is known for its incredible speed and agility. It can fly at speeds of up to 99 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour), making it the fastest-flying bat. ⁷⁾

Albatrosses are known for their efficient gliding abilities, but the Gray-headed Albatross stands out with its incredible speed. It can fly at speeds of up to 79 miles per hour (127 kilometers per hour). ⁸⁾

The Tiger Beetle is one of the fastest insects, capable of running at speeds of up to 5.6 miles per hour (9 kilometers per hour). In relation to its size, this speed is incredibly impressive. ⁹⁾

As one of the fastest fish in the ocean, the Black Marlin can swim at speeds of up to 82 miles per hour (132 kilometers per hour). It uses its powerful tail to maneuver through the water swiftly. ¹⁰⁾

While not known for its speed, the African Elephant can still reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour) when charging. This impressive speed is surprising considering its massive size. ¹¹⁾

Similar to the Brazilian free-tailed bat, the Mexican free-tailed bat is known for its speed. It can reach speeds of up to 99 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour) during flight. ¹²⁾

Ostriches are the largest birds and also the fastest-running birds on land. They can reach speeds of up to 43 miles per hour (70 kilometers per hour), allowing them to outrun most predators. ¹³⁾

The Shortfin Mako Shark is the fastest shark, capable of swimming at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour). It is known for its agility and bursts of speed when hunting prey. ¹⁴⁾

Golden Eagles are powerful birds of prey and are known for their swift flight. They can reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour (241 kilometers per hour) during their hunting dives. ¹⁵⁾