The animal world is extremely extensive, it is estimated that there are around 7.77 million species of animals in the world. An extremely extensive figure that tells us about the great biodiversity that inhabits the Earth alongside the human being. So we can find very interesting species among the millions that exist. For example, the longest living animal has lived on Earth for five centuries. Likewise, there are those who possess unparalleled intelligence. And we also have the fastest animal in the world, although this is not an easy classification and biologists try to stipulate which species is the winner.
The fastest animal in the world
The fastest animal of all
The peregrine falcon is listed as the fastest animal in the world, flies at exorbitant speeds compared to human speed. To put it in context, the fastest man on the planet is the Jamaican Usain Bolt who recorded records whose speed is close to 44 kilometers per hour. However when it comes to the Peregrine Falcon, this record falls far short of its impressive speed.
this bird far exceeds 300 kilometers per hour, even when it flies into a dive it is capable of reaching a speed of 360 kilometers per hour. That is comparable to the speed reached by a sports motorcycle. And while the peregrine falcon is the animal with the most impressive speed range, there are other species that need to be mentioned as well.
The fastest on land
The cheetah is the fastest animal on land, its aerodynamic morphology gives it the ability to exploit its initial speed like no other land animal. It is capable of reaching 115 kilometers for now with an explosive starting speed that can sustain over distances of 400 to 500 meters. Seeing it run is quite a natural spectacle, with its anatomy that does not have too much bulk, the cheetah is the epitome of feline gracefulness.
The most agile swimmer
As for the aquatic animals of the animal kingdom, The mako shark is by far the fastest animal in the deep sea. Also known as the shortfin mako or shortfin mako, it is a species that can measure up to 4 meters in length and can be found in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Mediterranean and Red Seas. It can reach speeds that touch the 124 kilometers per hour, making it the fastest animal in the oceans. Since it was previously attributed to the sailfish that reaches the 100 kilometers per hour.
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