1. Cheetah
Top speed: up to 114 km/h or 71 mph
Natural habitats: Africa, West Asia, South Asia
With a top speed of 114 km/h or 71 mph, cheetahs are by far the fastest known land animal on Earth. Cheetahs are big cats that live naturally in Africa and parts of West and South Asia (although they are). Their top speed is comparable to that of an average car driving on the highway......
2. Pronghorn antelope
Top speed: up to 89 km/h or 55 mph
Natural Habitat: North America (U.S. & Canada)
Pronghorn may not look like it, but they are indeed the second fastest land animal in the world, with a top speed of 89 km/h or 55 mph. The pronghorn is native to North America and is naturally found in the Midwest and Southwest of the United States, as well as in central Canada.
3. Springbok
Top speed: up to 88 km/h or 55 mph
Natural habitat: Southwestern Africa
The pronghorn is followed by the springbok, which has a top speed of around 88 km/h or 55 mph. Springbok is a type of antelope native to southwestern Africa. Considering the many predator threats they face in their natural habitat, springboks must run fast.
4. Wildebeest
Top speed: up to 82 km/h or 51 mph
Natural habitat: Southern Africa
Like the wildebeest, another type of antelope belongs to the world's fastest running animals. At first glance, the wildebeest's large, sturdy exterior may not be obvious, but the wildebeest does have a top speed of up to 82 km/h or 51 mph. Wildebeest is native to several regions in the southern half of Africa.
5. Lions
Top speed: up to 81 km/h or 50 mph
Natural habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa, western India
Often referred to as the "king of the animal kingdom," the lion is also one of the fastest animals in the world. The top speed of a lion is about 81 km/h or 50 mph, which is almost as fast as a wildebeest. Lions are felines that are native to most of sub-Saharan Africa and a small part of western India.
6. (tied) Blackbuck & Hare > Jaguar
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Top speed: up to 80 km/h or 50 mph
Natural Habitat:
Blackbuck: South Asia
Hares: Asia, Europe, North America
Jaguar: South America, Central America, small parts of North America
7. Greyhound
Top speed: up to 74 km/h or 46 mph
Natural habitat: Europe
8. African dingo
Top speed: up to 72 km/h or 45 mph
Natural Habitat: Africa
9. Kangaroo
Top speed: up to 71 km/h or 44 mph
Natural habitat: Australia
10. Horses
Top speed: up to 70 km/h or 44 mph
Natural habitat: All continents except Antarctica
The 10 fastest land animals in the world
| Top 10 fastest animals in the world: |
| 1. Cheetah 114 km/h or 71 mph |
| 2. Pronghorn 89 km/h or 55 mph |
| 3. SPRINGBOK 88 km/h or 55 mph |
| 4. Wildebeest 82 km/h or 51 mph |
| 5. LION 81 km/h or 50 mph |
| 6. (并列)Blackbuck & Hair & Jaguar 80 km/h or 50 mph each |
| 7. Greyhound 74 km/h or 46 mph |
| 8. African dingo 72 km/h or 45 mph |
| 9. Kangaroos 71 km/h or 44 mph |
| 10. Horses 70 km/h or 44 mph |
The top 10 fastest animals are based on the measured maximum speed of land animals (excluding fish, aquatic animals, and birds).