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 km/h (190 mph). …

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 the …

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.

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

Nov 18, 2025 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird—and indeed the fastest animal—on the planet when in a dive. These raptors can reach speeds over 240 mph (386 km/h) when plummeting towards …

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.

Jul 9, 2025 · As the fastest bird—and by some measures, the fastest animal on Earth—the peregrine falcon is a marvel of nature. With speeds reaching over 240 miles per hour during its hunting stoop …

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 level flight, …

The animal kingdom is full of record-breakers that would leave even the fastest race cars in the dust. Their speed isn’t just about legs or wings—it’s about survival, hunting, and the sheer thrill of …