The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, achieving a diving speed
of over 300 km/h (190 mph). In contrast, the cheetah holds the title of the fastest
land animal, reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph), while the mako shark is a
top contender for the fastest in the ocean, exceeding 40 mph.
You can watch this video to see the fastest animals in action:
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YouTube · 28 Nov 2022
Here are the top speeds for different environments:
Air: The peregrine falcon is the fastest, reaching speeds over 300 km/h (190 mph)
when it dives.
Land: The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of speeds up to 120 km/h (75
mph) during its rapid bursts of speed to catch prey.
Water: The black marlin is among the fastest swimmers, with recorded speeds of up
to 80 mph (129 km/h). Other contenders include the sailfish and swordfish.