Fastest Animals in the World

Speed is survival in the wild. Whether it's a predator chasing prey or prey fleeing for its life, velocity can mean the difference between life and death. From the Peregrine Falcon's legendary stoop to the Cheetah's explosive sprint, these are the fastest creatures on Earth.

1

Peregrine Falcon

AirEpic

390 km/h

2

Golden Eagle

AirEpic

322 km/h

3

Red-tailed Hawk

AirCommon

190 km/h

4

Bald Eagle

AirRare

160 km/h

5

Pigeon

AirCommon

148 km/h

6

Steller's Sea Eagle

AirEpic

140 km/h

7

Haast's Eagle

ExtinctEpic

140 km/h

8

Osprey

AirRare

130 km/h

9

Cheetah

LandRare

120 km/h

10

Wandering Albatross

AirRare

100 km/h

11

Philippine Eagle

AirLegendary

100 km/h

12

Snowy Owl

AirCommon

82 km/h

13

Jaguar

LandEpic

80 km/h

14

Barn Owl

AirCommon

80 km/h

15

Hummingbird

AirCommon

80 km/h

16

Harpy Eagle

AirEpic

80 km/h

17

Red Kangaroo

LandRare

70 km/h

18

Gray Wolf

LandRare

65 km/h

19

Snow Leopard

LandRare

65 km/h

20

Siberian Tiger

LandLegendary

65 km/h