Below are the top ten fastest animals.
Number 1: Cheetah
Fastest land animal. It touches speeds of 112 Kmph to 120 Kmph in short bursts. It accelerates to a speed of 103 Kmph in three seconds flat. But it lacks climbing abilities. Number 2: Pronghorn Antelope
It is the fastest land mammal with speeds between 70 kmph to 85 kmph
Number 3: Lion
A lioness can touch speeds of about 81 kmph in short bursts
Number 4: Thomson Gazelle
Speed: 83 kmph
Number 5: Wildebeest
Max speed: 64 kmph
Number 6: Springbok
Speed: 80-90 kmph. Can leap 3.50 m and can long jump of up to 15 m
Number 7: Quarter Horse
Fastest horse. Touches 55 mph
Number 8: Cape Hunting Dog
Hunts in packs. Touches 45 miles per hour
Number 9: Elk
Speed: Upto 45 miles per hour
Number 10: Coyote
Speed: 43 miles per hour. It hunts with its strong power of smell and stalks its prey for nearly half an hour.
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