What is the fastest land animal?

shantaram

It is the cheetah. Apr 19 00, 12:51 PM

MyAlias

The Cheetah (derived from Sanskrit word Chitraka meaning "Speckled") (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae) that hunts by speed rather than by stealth or pack tactics. It is one of the fastest of all land animals and can reach speeds of up to 64 mph (103 km/h or 29 m/s) in short bursts up to 500 yards (457 meters). http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&hl=en&q=cheetah+wiki&btnG=Google+Search Jul 04 06, 5:54 PM

Master_Algie

On land, the cheetah is the undisputed champ of velocity. However, if aerial mobility is included, that title would shift to the elegant peregrine falcon. In a stoop, or dive, the peregrine has been clocked at speeds of over 180 miles per hour (290 in kilometers). http://hypertextbook.com/facts/1999/ChrisSantoro.shtml The result of this query depends on your definition of "land animal." Are you referring to animals who reside on land as opposed to water, or to animals who clock at speeds on land (in strides, or at a run, etc.)? If the cheetah is the top dog (or cat), I believe these animals would precede, with top speed estimates: 2) Pronghorn antelope ~ 61 mph 3) Wildebeest ~ 50 mph 4) Lion ~ 50 mph 5) Thomson's gazelle ~ 50 mph 6) Quarter horse ~ 48 mph 7) Elk ~ 45 mph 8) Cape hunting dog ~ 45 mph 9) Coyote ~ 43 mph 10) Gray fox ~ 42 mph http://pauldarcy.blogspot.com/2005/12/weird-science-fast-animals.html Dec 20 06, 11:36 PM

DPISHERE

It is the cheetah http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah Feb 11 09, 4:31 PM

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