Speed is one of the most important advantages in the world of fauna, which lives on the principle of "survival of the fittest". If the maximum running speed of a person is 43 km / h, in animals this indicator, on average, is twice as high.
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Undoubtedly, the fastest mammal on Earth is the cheetah. These representatives of the feline family are capable of reaching speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour from a standstill, and while running for a short distance - 110 km / h. The amazing ability is compensated by the fact that cheetahs can only run fast for short distances.
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Pronghorn antelopes are quite a bit inferior to cheetahs. They not only develop a speed of 115 km / h at a distance of two hundred meters, but are also capable of jumping over obstacles two meters high while running.
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Gazelles have served as inspiration for car manufacturers for a reason - these ungulates are among the three fastest animals on the planet. Sleek and tough, they show an average result of 105 km / h and a maximum of 114 km / h.
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Pronghorn antelopes are able to pick up a speed of 100 km / h. With large lungs and hearts, they run at this high speed for much longer than predators.
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The maximum rate of lions is 80 km / h. In practice, however, they cannot run more than a hundred meters at this speed. If the lion does not overtake the victim in the shortest possible time, he refuses to chase.
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Coyotes are one of the most aggressive carnivores in North America, with 90 percent animal food. They attack large birds, rodents, wild caribou, skunks, and sometimes goats and sheep. The maximum speed of these bloodthirsty creatures is 65 km / h.
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The record of the wildebeest is also 80 km / h. However, these artiodactyls prefer to run in herds at an average speed of 55 km / h.
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Greyhound Greyhound is a unique breed of hound dogs capable of racing after a victim at speeds up to 67 km / h. This indicator was recorded on March 5, 1994 in Australia. All other representatives of the breed do not overcome the bar of 50 km / h.
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Speed is one of the main advantages of a zebra. In essence, this is all that it can oppose to predators. In order not to become their prey, zebras jump on zigzag territory. If necessary, they can reach speeds of up to 55 km / h.
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Approximately the same indicator is in the hyena dog. This not too large and nimble animal is a relative of the red wolf and an excellent sprinter. The maximum speed of the hyena dog is 55 km / h.
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The American horse (Kentucky-Virginian horse) is a unique horse breed popular in the United States. Participates in races and is capable of reaching speeds of 77 km / h.
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One of the most sedate and calm representatives of the animal world - the noble elk - usually moves at a speed of 1-1.5 km / h. However, frightened moose are capable of galloping and reaching incredible speeds of up to 30-40 km / h without much difficulty.
