Speed is one of nature’s most lethal weapons, and every continent has an animal built to outrun fear. This video ranks the seven continents by their fastest land animal, showing how each species uses ...

When wildlife travelers (particularly safari fans) discuss the fastest animals in the world, a particular cat from the small cat lineage (Felinae) almost always enters the conversation: the cheetah.

Greyhounds can reach up to 45 miles per hour when sprinting. They are one of the oldest breeds in the world, dating back to ancient Egypt. No doubt about it, greyhound dogs are quick. Famous for being ...

Peregrine falcons are the fastest animal on earth. They have been clocked at over 200 miles per hour as they descend upon their target. Peter Arnold, Inc. / Alamy I’m standing a thousand feet above ...

The fastest terrestrial mammal found in the Americas is the pronghorn. While it’s commonly called an American antelope, its ...

New research suggests the biggest animals run out of fuel for their fast-twitch muscles before they reach the maximum speed their bodies could... New Research Suggests Why Mid-Sized Animals Are The ...

WASHINGTON — See how they grow. Four cheetah cubs born during the government shutdown were on a live display as the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute turned on the 'Cheetah Cub Cam' inside ...