This is a list of the fastest animals in the world, by types of animal. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, and the fastest member of the animal kingdom, with a diving speed of over 300 …

Find out which animals are the fastest on Earth, including the fastest land animals, fastest fish, fastest bird, and fastest insect.

Dec 25, 2024 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird on earth when in a hunting dive (known as a 'stoop'), hitting a massive 389kph (242mph) when in full flow. This top speed also makes it …

Sep 16, 2025 · What are the fastest animals on Earth? We’ve gathered a list of 20 of the speediest species. Learn how speed helps them hunt, migrate, and escape predators

Dec 11, 2025 · Fastest animal in the sea There’s a little bit of a debate about the fastest animal in the sea but two names come up time and time again: the black marlin and the sailfish.

Apr 19, 2024 · Out of all the species in the animal kingdom, Cheetahs are by far the fastest animals on land because they can reach speeds of up to 75 miles per hour (mph), which is …

Apr 28, 2025 · These Are The List Of The Top 10 Fastest Animals In The World 1. Peregrine Falcon 2. White Throated Needletail 3. Frigate bird 4. Spur Winged Goose 5. Cheetah 6. …

Aug 5, 2025 · Truth: While the cheetah is indeed the fastest land animal at 75 mph, the overall fastest animal in the world is the peregrine falcon, diving at an astonishing 242 mph.

Nov 19, 2025 · The undisputed titleholder for the highest velocity recorded in the animal kingdom is the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). This raptor achieves its phenomenal speed not in …

Nov 18, 2025 · With their sword-like bills and streamlined bodies, marlins can reach speeds of 50 mph (80 km/h).