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List of animals by speed
| Rank | Animal | Maximum speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peregrine falcon | 389 km/h (242 mph) 108 m/s (354 ft/s) |
| 2 | Golden eagle | 240–320 km/h (150–200 mph) 67–89 m/s (220–293 ft/s) |
| 3 | White-throated needletail swift | 169 km/h (105 mph) |
| 4 | Eurasian hobby | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
- What is the 2nd fastest animal?
- What is the fastest sky animal?
- What is the fastest fish?
- How fast is a blue whale?
- Which bird can fly fastest?
- How fast is a golden eagle?
- Is Ostrich the fastest bird?
What is the 2nd fastest animal?
A pronghorn can run up to 60 miles per hour, which makes them the second-fastest land animal in the world (cheetah – 61 mph). Although second to the cheetah, the pronghorn can sustain its speed for much longer.
What is the fastest sky animal?
It's a bat. But first, some background: The Peregrine Falcon is indisputably the fastest animal in the sky. It has been measured at speeds above 83.3 m/s (186 mph), but only when stooping, or diving.
What is the fastest fish?
Clocked at speeds in excess of 68 mph , some experts consider the sailfish the fastest fish in the world ocean. Easily recognized, sailfish are named for the spectacular sail-like dorsal fin that extends for nearly the entire length of their silver-blue body.
How fast is a blue whale?
The maximum speed of a blue whale while being chased or harassed has been reported at 12–30 miles per hour (20–48 km/h).
Which bird can fly fastest?
A 'stooping' peregrine is undoubtedly the fastest flying bird, reaching speeds of up 200 mph.
How fast is a golden eagle?
Extremely fast, they display astonishing maneuverability. As they fly, Golden Eagles often hold their wings up in a slight “V.” A normal soaring speed is about 28-32 mph; when they are hunting, they can glide at speeds up to 120 mph. When diving (or stooping) for prey, they reach speeds of 150 – 200 mph.
Is Ostrich the fastest bird?
The Biggest and The Fastest
The ostrich is the world's biggest and fastest bird. It is also a bird that cannot fly, but it can run very fast indeed – as fast as a car. Ostriches are found in the wild in deserts and savannahs.
