The average body length per second in the world is just around 67. On this basis the 'fastest' organism on earth, relative to its body length, is the Southern Californian mite, Paratarsotomus …

Find out which animals are the fastest on Earth, including the fastest land animals, fastest fish, fastest bird, and fastest insect.

Dec 25, 2024 · Discover the fastest animals on Earth, from the cheetah to the peregrine falcon, and learn how speed helps them survive in the wild.

Jun 23, 2025 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, attaining speeds of up to 240 mph when it dives. The black marlin, a type of fish, is capable of swimming at velocities …

Sep 16, 2025 · What are the fastest animals on Earth? We’ve gathered a list of 20 of the speediest species. Learn how speed helps them hunt, migrate, and escape predators

Jul 9, 2025 · As the fastest bird—and by some measures, the fastest animal on Earth—the peregrine falcon is a marvel of nature. With speeds reaching over 240 miles per hour during its …

Sep 17, 2025 · The world’s fastest land animal is the cheetah with a top speed of 76 mph (122 km/h). The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird at 242 mph (389 km/h). And the fastest water …

Aug 18, 2025 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird—and indeed the fastest animal—on the planet when in a dive. These raptors can reach speeds over 240 mph (386 km/h) when …

1 day ago · Peregrine Falcon The fastest animal on Earth. During its hunting stoop (high speed dive), it reaches almost 400 km/h, making it unmatched in vertical speed.

Nov 6, 2025 · Who Is the Fastest Animal in the World? Answering this question isn't as straightforward as it seems. PETBOOK provides an overview.