| Rank | Animal | Speed (mph) | Speed (km/hr) | Picture |
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| 1 | Cheetah | 70 |
113 |
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| 2 | Pronghorn | 61 |
98 |
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| 3 | Lion | 50 |
80 |
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| Thomson's Gazelle | 50 |
80 |
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| Wildebeest | 50 |
80 |
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| Springbok | 50 |
80 |
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| 4 | Quarter horse | 47.5 |
76 |
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| 5 | Cape hunting dog | 45 |
72 |
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Humans:
A young healthy human who is also in a good shape can run at the speed of 15 to 18 mph, Usain Bolt sat the human's record at 23.7 mph (37.12 km) for 1000m.
Cheetah: The cheetah is the fastest member of the cat family and is unique because what it lacks in climbing abilities it makes up for in speed and stealth. The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals and can reach speeds between 112 kilometres per hour (70 mph) and 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) in short bursts up to 460 metres (500 yd). The cheetah's ability to accelerate is unmatched. The animal can easily accelerate from 0 to 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars.
Pronghorn: The Pronghorn Antelope's exceptional speed is necessary in order to evade predators by outrunning them. The animal is considered to be the fastest animal in the new world. The top speed is very hard to measure accurately and it varies between individuals, however the animal has been clocked at 61mph. It is often cited as the second-fastest land animal with the Cheetah being the fastest. The animal can sustain these speeds much longer than a cheetah due to its larger heart and lungs. these animals are poor jumpers.
Lion: The king of bests doesn't often use his speed when hunting because the lioness does the majority of the hunting. Those Lions without a pride use clever stealth and speed to catch their prey. Males can exceed 550lbs, making it the second largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions can only be found in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and a small population in northwest India.
Wildebeest: The Wildebeest is another animal that relies on its speed to evade predators. These animals are favorites of the big cats as they inhabit the plains and open woodlands of Africa. They are most plentiful in the Serengeti and can live more than 20 years.
Thompson's Gazelle: Named after explorer Joseph Thompson, the Thompson's Gazelle is one of the best known gazelles. In order to evade its main enemy, the cheetah, these animals can reach speeds of 50 mph, and can sustain longer bursts than their mortal enemy.
