What is the fastest animal on Earth 2022?

A widely quoted top speed figure of 71 mph (113 Km/h) has been discredited due to lax and questionable methodology. The highest speed reliably and rigurously measured in cheetahs in a straight line is 29 m/s (104 Km/h), as average of 3 runs over a 201.2 meters (220 yards) course (Starting from start line already running).

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What is the fastest animal in the world in 2022?
What is the top 5 fastest animals?
What is the 2nd fastest animal in the world?
What animal goes 120 mph?

Top speeds data as result of divide distance by time spent.

Pronghorn 80–96 km/h (50–60 mph),[18][26][21] The pronghorn (American antelope) is the fastest animal over long distances; it can run 56 km/h for 6 km (35 mph for 4 mi), 67 km/h for 1.6 km (42 mph for 1 mi), and 88.5 km/h for 0.8 km (55 mph for 0.5 mi).[18] It's top speed is estimated up to 96–98 km/h (60–61 mph) an "alleged top speed of 60 mph (96.6 km/h)" (emphasis added),[27] and 98 km/h (61 mph),[28] and "a top speed of about 100 km/h (62 mph)" (emphasis added).[29]

Pronghorns can reach top speed of 60 mph (97 Km/h) in good conditions, and top speed of 50 mph (80 Km/h) normally. They can reach speeds of 72 Km/h in a 2-3 Km course. Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle.

Springbok 88 km/h (55 mph)
[30][31] The springbok, an antelope of the gazelle tribe in southern Africa,[31] can make long jumps and sharp turns while running.[18] Tsessebe 70–90 km/h (43–56 mph)[60][61] Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Domestic Horse 70.76–88.5 km/h (43.97–54.99 mph)
[63] The fastest horse speed was achieved by a thoroughbred. Thomson's gazelle 81 km/h (50 mph)
[e] Thomson's gazelles, being long-distance runners, can escape cheetahs by sheer endurance.[65] Their speed is partially due to their "stotting", or bounding leaps.[64]

Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road.

Wildebeest 80.5 km/h (50.0 mph)
[f] The wildebeest, an antelope, exists as two species: the blue wildebeest and the black wildebeest. Both are extremely fast runners, which allows them to flee from predators.[34] They are better at maintaining endurance for long distances than at sprinting.[33]

Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road.

Blackbuck 80 km/h (50 mph)[30][66] The blackbuck antelope can sustain speeds of 80 km/h (50 mph) for over 1.5 km (0.93 mi) at a time.[66] Each of its strides (i.e., the distance between its hoofprints) is 5.8–6.7 m (19–22 ft).[30] Grant's gazelle 64–80 km/h (40–50 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Hartebeest 70–80 km/h (43–50 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Impala 60–80 km/h (37–50 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Lion 56–80 km/h (35–50 mph)
[67] While hunting a lioness can generate top speed up to 80 km/h, but only for a very short burst. This can be highly exhausting, hence lions have to be close to their prey before starting the attack.[67] Subjective estimation. Other estimates include speeds of 48–59 km/h. Hare 57–80 km/h (35–50 mph) Hares can reach maximum speeds of 35 mph (56 km/h)[68] in short distances of approximately 90 meters, and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) for about 20 meters.[69] Jackrabbit 58–72 km/h (36–45 mph)
[g] The jackrabbit's strong hind legs allow it to leap 3 m (9.8 ft) in one bound; some can even reach 6 m (20 ft).[78] Jackrabbits use a combination of leaps and zig-zags to outrun predators.[71] African wild dog 60–71 km/h (37–44 mph)
[h] When hunting, African wild dogs can sprint at 66 km/h (41 mph) in bursts, and they can maintain speeds of 56–60 km/h (35–37 mph) for up to 4.8 km (3 mi).[82][83] Their targeted prey rarely escapes.[80] Kangaroo 50–71 km/h (31–44 mph)[i] The comfortable hopping speed for a kangaroo is about 21–26 km/h (13–16 mph), but speeds of up to 71 km/h (44 mph) can be attained over short distances, while it can sustain a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) for nearly 2 km (1.2 mi).[85] The faster a kangaroo hops, the less energy it consumes (up to its cruising speed).[84] Greyhound (Domestic dog) 60–70 km/h (37–43 mph)
[j] Greyhounds are the fastest dogs, and have primarily been bred for coursing game and racing. Onager 60–70 km/h (37–43 mph)[k] The onager consists of several subspecies, which most likely share the same ability to run at high speeds.[90] Zebra 56–70 km/h (35–43 mph)
[l] Zebras have a home range anywhere between 11 and 232 sq mi (28 and 601 km2) and they can travel 10 mi (16 km) a day while grazing.[93]

Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road.

Eland 55–70 km/h (34–43 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Coyote 60–65 km/h (37–40 mph)
[m] Coyotes can easily reach 48 km/h (30 mph), and can sprint at 65 km/h (40 mph) when hunting.[95] Even without a front foot, a coyote can still run at around 32 km/h (20 mph).[94] Big brown bat
(flight) 56–64 km/h (35–40 mph) Big brown bats are reported to be one of the fastest bats reaching speeds of up to 40 mph.[97] Common dolphin
(swimming) 55–64 km/h (34–40 mph)
[n] Common dolphins are the fastest marine mammals. When reaching their top speed, they take very short breaths. As an example, fin whales, which are much larger, can empty and refill their lungs in 2 seconds Tiger 56–64 km/h (35–40 mph)
[o] Tigers live in jungles, and have been recorded going anywhere from 30 mph (48 km/h) to 40 mph (64 km/h); much like the cheetah and lion, however, they only maintain this for a short burst. Hyena 50–60 km/h (31–37 mph)
[p] The hyena can run up to 60 km/h (37 mph); some attribute this performance specifically to the spotted hyena.[102] They use their speed to chase their prey, sometimes traveling 15 mi (24 km) in a single chase. Giraffe 52–60 km/h (32–37 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. African buffalo 50–56 km/h (31–35 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Brown bear (Grizzly bear)

American black bear

48–56 km/h (30–35 mph)[103][104] Although it has been said anecdotally that grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) can run at 56 km/h, the maximum speed reliably recorded at Yellowstone is 48 km/h.[103][104] It has been speculated that American black bears (Ursus americanus) can run at the same speed.[104] Warthog 48–55 km/h (30–34 mph) Estimated by observing the odometer when an animal ran at its maximum speed, alongside a vehicle on a road. Human Instantaneous: 47.56 km/h (29.55 mph)

Sprinting (100 m): 37.58 km/h (23.35 mph)

Long distance (marathon): 21.02 km/h (13.06 mph)

Usain Bolt holds the 100 metre world record at 9.58 seconds. His absolute fastest speed during that sprint was 13.21 m/s (47.6 km/h; 29.5 mph) at one stride between 50 and 70 meters. The average speed of this race, including the brief reaction time immediately after the commencement of the race, was 10.44 m/s (37.6 km/h; 23.4 mph).[105]

At distances greater than 400 metres, the human body requires oxygen to sustain such paces, and speed significantly tapers at this point. The mile run world record is held by Hicham El Guerrouj with a time of 3:43.13, corresponding to 26.25 km/h (16.31 mph). The marathon world record is held by Eliud Kipchoge with a time of 2:01:09, corresponding to 21.02 km/h (13.06 mph). The ultramarathon world record is held by Dean Karnazes, who had run 563 km (350 mi) kilometers for 80 hours 44 minutes without ever stopping.

In the absence of significant external factors, non-athletic humans tend to walk at about 1.4 m/s (5.0 km/h; 3.1 mph) and run at about 5.1 m/s (18 km/h; 11 mph). Although humans are capable of walking at speeds from nearly 0 m/s to upwards of 2.5 m/s (9.0 km/h; 5.6 mph) and running one mile (1.6 kilometers) in anywhere between 4–15 minutes, humans typically choose to use only a small range within these speeds.

Compared to other land animals, humans are ultramarathon runners and exceptionally capable of endurance—over very long distances, able to outrun every other species on land except certain dogs but exceptionally incapable of great speed.

What is the fastest animal in the world in 2022?

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. This big cat holds the record for the quickest creature on solid earth.

What is the top 5 fastest animals?

Top 10 Fastest Animals.

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What is the 2nd fastest animal in the world?

A pronghorn can run up to 60 miles per hour, which makes them the second-fastest land animal in the world (cheetah – 61 mph). Although second to the cheetah, the pronghorn can sustain its speed for much longer.