Top 10 fastest animals in the world

A well-trained athlete can develop a speed of 45 km / h, and most of us run no faster than 30 km / h. As part of the race, man is by no means the king of nature. Many animals are able to move much faster.

Today we offer Top 10 fastest animals in the world .It included only the inhabitants of the land, although it is worth noting that there are champions on the water and in the air. So, the sailfish can swim at a speed of 110 km / h, and the Peregrine Falcon dives for production, demonstrating 90 km / h.

10. Hyena( speed - 60 km / h).

This predator is common in Africa, India and the Middle East. Impressive speed allows hyenas to hunt even on such fast and large animals as zebra and wildebeest. For one sitting, a predator can eat up to 15 kg of meat.

9. Gray fox( speed - 65 km / h).

This species of the wolf family lives in the north of Canada, in the USA and Central America. The gray fox not only runs fast, but also cleverly climbs trees. Her prey is rabbits, birds and small rodents.

8. Coyote( speed - 65 km / h).

The American wolf is practically omnivorous and extremely unpretentious. The basis of the diet is animal food: rabbits, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, small rodents, raccoons, ferrets and beavers, as well as birds and insects. Coyote swims well, catches fish and frogs. In the autumn, it eats fruits and berries. Occasionally attacks small livestock, digs in garbage.

7. Moose( speed of 72 km / h).

Large and strong moose do not often become prey to predators, and catching up with it at this speed is not easy. The elk is the largest representative of the deer family. Los not only runs perfectly, but also swims well. On the day, these animals spend 10-15 km in search of food.

6. Thompson's gazelle( speed - 80 km / h).

Gazelle received its name in honor of the explorer Joseph Thompson. The main enemy of the gazelle is the impetuous cheetah. Therefore, in order to have some chance of salvation, she needs the ability to run fast. Unlike his pursuer, Thompson's gazelle can quickly run for quite some time.

5. Lion( speed - 80 km / h).

The lionesses take care of most of the food production in the pride. But if necessary, then the lions too easily drive the victim. By the way, the lion is the heaviest among all participants of our high-speed Top-10.

4. Kulan( speed - 70 km / h).

As a rule, these artiodactyls are unhurried and may even seem lazy. But at the moment of danger, the animal develops a speed that allows it to escape from more predators.

3. Antelope Gnu( speed - 80 km / h).

These antelopes are the favorite delicacy of lions. Because of nature and endowed them with such outstanding running abilities. By the way, unlike a heavy lion, the wildebeest can easily carry its light body for much longer distances.

2. The hornhorn( fork-horned antelope)( speed - 100 km / h).

And this antelope is most often attacked by cheetahs. Of course, competing with such a lightning hunter is not easy. Advantage of the stylor is a hardy heart, allowing to run even when the predator is already exhausted.

1. Cheetah( speed - 120 km / h).

The fastest animal in the world from the number of people living on land. It's true that the cheetah can not run for such a long time at such a speed, but more than a few seconds is enough to drive the booty. To a record 120 km / h the cheetah accelerates in just 3 seconds. But up to 100 km / h, just 2.6-2.8 seconds.