The world's fastest land animals are either prey or predators, and it's their innate speed that gives them a big advantage in the wild. In the previous video, I introduced the 10 fastest animals on the planet, and many friends have said that it is unfair to fly in the sky and run on land, so today I will give you an inventory of the 10 fastest animals on land. It is worth mentioning that if we look at the speed ranking of the fastest animals in the world, cheetahs can't even make it into the top 10 because there are many birds and fish that are faster.
However, before starting today's discussion, how fast the tiger blowers have been emphasizing, so guess whether the tiger can enter the top ten?
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="3" >10, African wild dog - 71km/h</h1>
The African wild dog, also known as the "pansies" or "African hounds," is a type of dog native to sub-Saharan Africa. The endangered African wild dogs are impressively more than 60% successful in their hunting, largely due to their speed and endurance. They can sprint at a speed of 66 kilometers per hour in a short period of time and run long distances at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour. The natural enemies of African wild dogs are lions and hyenas, the former killing canines where possible, and hyenas, experts in theft.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="36" >9, kangaroos - 71km/h</h1>
Kangaroos are a marsupial of the megapod family that grows only on some islands in Australia and New Guinea. Their long, strong hind legs and muscular tails are built for speed, and there are records showing that they jump at speeds of 71 kilometers per hour in a short period of time, much faster than their cruising speed of about 25 kilometers per hour. The kangaroo is a symbol of Australia and often appears on the Australian coat of arms and some currencies. Wild kangaroos are mainly shot to obtain meat, leather and protect the ranch, and although this is highly controversial, kangaroo meat is considered to be very beneficial to human health. Compared with traditional meat, kangaroos are very beneficial to human health because of their lower fat content.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="37">8、灵犭——74km/h</h1>
Reishi is a breed of dogs, they are a visual hound that is bred primarily for chase games and animal races. Also known as the English Greyhound, the Lingyi is a gentle and intelligent breed. Their long and powerful legs, deep chest muscles, flexible spine and slim body size allow them to race at an average speed of more than 74 km/h. With the decline of dog racing, the dog has also been adopted in large numbers, and the popularity of the current family pet has soared.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="38">7, hare - 80km/h</h1>
Hares and long-eared hares are subgenus of rabbits belonging to the genus Rabbit, and are in the same subject as rabbits. The hare's hind legs are slender and powerful, which can help them reach speeds of 80 kilometers per hour, making it easy to avoid predators in grassland habitats. They are similar in size and morphology to rabbits, having the same herbivorous diet, but usually have longer ears and prefer to live alone or in pairs. Unlike rabbits, their children are able to take care of themselves shortly after birth, rather than being blind and helpless. Hares have a wide range and can be seen in Africa, Eurasia and North America.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="39" >6, black antelope - 80km/h</h1>
The black antelope, also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India, Nepal and Pakistan. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with water sources all year round. Males have two shades of coat, dark brown and black on the upper and outer legs, white on the lower and inner sides of the legs, and pale yellow to tan for females and young deer. They are able to run 1.5 km at a top speed of 80 km / h, thanks to their huge stride of 6.5 meters long. Due to the impressive male horns, the black antelope unfortunately became the hunter's spoils. The black antelope is important in Hinduism, so many villagers in India and Nepal will not harm them.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="40" >5, Lion - 80.5km/h</h1>
Lions are a member of the family Of Cats and a member of the Leopard family. It has a muscular, rounded body with a short, rounded head, rounded ears, and a tuft of hair at the end of its tail. The lion is the only of the five large land animals to make the list and is the fastest running big cat in the world, with a top speed of 80.5 kilometers per hour. Like cheetahs, lions can only reach their top speed for a short period of time, which means they need to quietly approach their prey and work in teams to ensure a successful hunt.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="41" >4, wildebeest - 80.5km/h</h1>
Because of its large head, fluffy mane, pointed beard, and pointed horns, the animal exhibited a hideous appearance, and the South Africans nicknamed the new antelope "wildebeest", or "wildebeest". Their habitats include grasslands and open woodlands in central, southern and eastern Africa, particularly the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania and Kenya. They are in groups, day and night, grazing non-stop. Two species of wildebeest — blue wildebeest and black wildebeest — have been found in eastern and southern Africa — both of which are surprisingly fast. Their size makes them more suitable for long runs rather than short sprints, which helps them to continue their epic migration across the prairie.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="42" >3, Springbok - 88km/h</h1>
Springbok is a medium-sized antelope that lives mainly in arid areas of southern and southwestern Africa. In addition to their speed (they can only maintain speed for short distances), their special skills are 3 meters high bouncing and sharp turns when running fast, according to scientific tests, their top speed reaches 88km/h, which allows them to get rid of predators chasing them. It is worth mentioning that Springbok is the national beast of South Africa.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="43" >2, Forkhorn - 88.5km/h</h1>
The forkhorn is a mammal endemic to North America. Its Latin name, Antilocapra americana, means "American goat," but it is neither a goat nor a member of the antelope family. Not only can it become the second fastest land animal at a speed of 55.5 km/h, but it also has the endurance to run long distances, capable of running continuously for 6 km at a maximum speed of 56 km/h. When the forked horned antelope runs, its mouth is open so that it can inhale extra oxygen. Speed is important because the horned antelope lives in open areas, there is no place to hide from predators, it must be able to escape at any time!
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="44">1、猎豹——120km/h120km/h</h1>
The cheetah is a medium-sized cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, able to run at speeds of 80-128 kilometers per hour, so it has several abilities to adapt to speed, including a light body, slender four legs and a long tail. Cheetahs usually track their prey at a range of 60-70 meters, then rush to it, tripping it up during the chase and killing the prey by locking its throat. Cheetahs live in a variety of habitats, such as the savannahs of the Serengeti Plain, the arid mountains of the Sahara Desert and the hilly desert terrain of Iran. During the sprint, cheetahs spend more time in the air than on the ground.
The above are the 10 fastest animals on land, unfortunately, the speed of tigers can not even enter the top 10, let alone compare with lions! So what do you think causes tigers to be so slow? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.