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Well our today topic is top fastest land animals list
#1 Cheetah
Their ability to run at speeds between 68 and 75 mph (109.4–120.7 km/h), the cheetah is the quickest of all the land animals, certainly over short distances.
a high top speed, the big cat also has an incredible rate of acceleration, able to go from 0 to 60 mph (96.6 km/h) in less than three seconds.
#2 Pronghorn
It also known as the American antelope, the pronghorn is the 2nd fastest land animal over long distances with the ability to run at 35 mph for up to 4 miles (56 km/h for 6 km).
Over half a mile, it can achieve a sustained 55 mph (88.5 km/h).
The pronghorn is faster than any potential predator in North America, prompting scientists to speculate that it evolved to run faster than hunters that no longer exist, such as the American cheetah, which existed during the Pleistocene epoch.
The Pleistocene is the geological epoch that lasted from about 2,580,000 (26lakh yr) to 11,700 years ago
#3 Springbok
Springboks are exceptionally fast and can attain speeds of 55 mph (88 km/h) over short distances. They can also make sharp turns when running and jump up to 13 feet (4 m) through the air.
They are antelopes, belonging to the gazelle tribe, and can be found in southern Africa. Their name comes from the Afrikaans and Dutch words for spring meaning jump and bok meaning male antelope, or goat.
Also known as gnus, wildebeest are another antelope with exceptional running powers, especially over long distances.
#4 Wildebeest
Another exceptional runner with endurance is the wildebeest. There are two species: the black wildebeest and the blue wildebeest and both are exceptionally fast, especially over long distances.
These southern African antelopes, also known as gnus, need their speed to help them escape from dangerous predators, such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, and crocodiles.
They can often reach speeds of around 50 miles per hour (80.5 km/h) when running.
#5 Lion
The second fastest big cat, lions can move at 50 mph (80.5 km/h) in short bursts.
They quickly become exhausted, therefore they depend on sneaking up as close as possible to their prey beforehand.
#6 Blackbuck
Blackbucks inhabit the Indian subcontinent and are able to maintain speeds of 50 mph (80 km/h) for almost a mile (1.5 km).
Unfortunately these antelopes have been classified as near threatened by IUCN since 2003, due to declining range.
Each blackbuck stride when it is in full flight measures 19-22 ft (5.8–6.7 m).
#7 Hares
Belonging to the same family as rabbits, hares are long-eared. They eat leaves, woodbark, stems, grass, fruit and vegetables. They usually live on their own, or in pairs.
They can reach a maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) over short distances.
#8 Greyhound
The fastest breed of dog, these domesticated animals have been bred by humans for coursing game and racing. Greyhounds are also popular as family pets.
Racing dogs can attain maximum speeds of 46 mph (74 km/h).
They also have incredible powers of acceleration over a short distance, with only animals such as the cheetah and the pronghorn able to outdo them.
#Jackrabbits
able to use their powerful hind legs to get out of danger. They are able to achieve speeds of up to 45 mph over short distances. They can also leap out of danger when they need to.
Jackrabbits are able to use their powerful hind legs to get out of danger. They are able to achieve speeds of up to 45 mph over short distances. They can also leap out of danger when they need.
They can also leap 10 feet (3m) at a time. Some have even been known to attain 20 feet (6 m) leaps.
Jackrabbits run in a zigzag pattern combined with leaps to escape predators.
#10
African Wild Dog
generally hunt by chasing their prey to exhaustion. Consequently, they can sustain speeds of over 35 miles per hour over 3 miles. As their name suggests, the dogs live in Sub-Saharan Africa.
African wild dogs generally hunt by chasing their prey to exhaustion. Consequently, they can sustain speeds of over 35 miles per hour over 3 miles. As their name suggests, the dogs live in Sub-Saharan Africa. | Source
With the ability to run at 44 mph (71 km/h) in short bursts, African wild dogs usually catch their prey by chasing them to exhaustion.
At a longer distance of 3 miles (4.8 km), these canines are still able to maintain speeds of 35-37 mph (56 - 60 km/h)
Sadly these dogs, which live in Sub-Saharan Africa, have been classified as endangered by the IUCN, due to their declining habitat.
#11 Kangaroo
Kangaroos don't run, they hop, but they can do it at considerable speed.
Utilizing their powerful hind legs, they normally hop at around 13 - 16 mph (21 - 26 km/h) but they are capable of moving at 44 mph (71 km/h) over short distances, if they need to.
Almost all kangaroos live in Australia (there is one genus, the tree-kangaroo, that is also found in Papua New Guinea). They are sometimes killed for meat or their leather hides, or in order to protect grazing land.
#12 Horse
Horses have had a close relationship with humans ever since they were domesticated in 4000 BC. They have been bred to possess both speed and endurance and have an average gallop speed of 25 to 30 mph, although the world record is 55 mph.
Horses have had a close relationship with humans ever since they were domesticated in 4000 BC. They have been bred to possess both speed and endurance and have an average gallop speed of 25 to 30 mph, although the world record is 55 mph. | Source
Horses were a main form of transport for hundreds of years and were first domesticated by humans around 4000 BC.
The animal's highly developed physique enables them to employ speed to escape from predators. They also have a highly developed sense of balance.
Their need to quickly escape predators has also led to them evolving an interesting trait: the ability to sleep standing up, as well as when they are lying down!
The fastest horse speed reached was by a thoroughbred, reaching 43.97 mph (70.76 km/h).
Bonus facts.
Other Fast Land Animals
Onagers and Thompson's Gazelles can reach 43 mph (70 km/h).
Coyotes, zebras, and tigers can move at 40 mph (65 km/h).
Another bonus fact
Humans tend to run at around 11 mph (18 km/h). Athletes can run much faster, however, especially over short distances. Usain Bolt is the world record holder for the 100 m sprint.
Humans tend to run at around 11 mph (18 km/h). Athletes can run much faster, however, especially over short distances. Usain Bolt is the world record holder for the 100 m sprint. | Source
The Maximum Speed for Humans?
Usain Bolt is the fastest human being ever recorded over a short distance, setting the 100 m world record at 9.58 seconds. His absolute best speed has been calculated at 29.55 mph (47.52 km/h) when racing, taking a 20 m segment of his performance.
Non-athletic humans tend to run at speeds of around 11 mph (18 km/h).
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