Here's a list of the world's fastest animals.

Every animal possesses physical advantages utilized for survival in the wild. These advantages also help animals avoid predator attacks and obtain food. One such advantage is speed in running, swimming, or flying.

Based on information from *onekindplanet.org*, here are ten of the fastest animals in the world today.

1. Peregrine Falcon - 321.8 km/h

The peregrine falcon is a bird of prey. Its diving speed has been recorded at up to 321.9 km/h, making it a feared predator. This bird is easily found throughout North America, but is more common in coastal areas.

2. White-throated Needletail - 170.6 km/h

The white-throated needletail can fly at speeds up to 170.6 km/h. This bird has very short legs used for clinging to vertical surfaces. They rarely land and spend much of their lives in the air, feeding on insects.

3. Frigate Bird - 152.8 km/h

Frigate birds require high speeds to catch their prey, mainly fish from the water. These birds also *steal* food from other birds and use their speed to escape.

4. Spur-winged Goose - 141.6 km/h

The spur-winged goose is a large bird in the Anatidae family, capable of flying at 141.6 km/h. This goose generally has black plumage with white patches on its face and wings.

5. Cheetah - 112.6 km/h

The cheetah is a member of the cat family that hunts prey using speed, rather than stalking or pack hunting. This fastest land animal can reach speeds of 112.6 km/h.

6. Sailfish - 109.4 km/h

Sailfish can swim up to 109.4 km/h. Their dorsal fin is usually folded while swimming and expands when threatened. The sailfish's upper jaw is much longer than its lower jaw, forming a characteristic beak that looks like a spear.

7. Pronghorn Antelope - 96.5 km/h

The pronghorn antelope is native to western and central North America. Its running speed can reach 96.5 km/h.

8. Marlin - 80.4 km/h

Marlin can swim at speeds of 80.4 km/h. This fish has an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long, stiff dorsal fin that extends forward to form a crest.

9. Blue Wildebeest - 80.4 km/h

The blue wildebeest is one of two surviving wildebeest species. This animal has a running speed of up to 80.4 km/h, matching the top speed of lions, their predators.

10. Brown Hare - 77.2 km/h

This species of hare, native to Europe and parts of Asia, is also known as the European hare. Its hind legs allow it to run at speeds of 77.2 km/h, comparable to its predator, the red fox.

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