Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, capable of reaching 120 km/h in short bursts, but can maintain this speed only briefly. Ostriches, while slower at 70 km/h, excel in endurance, sustaining high ...

There’s a discrepancy in the animal kingdom. While many key traits such as strength, limb length, lifespan and brain size tend to increase with animals’ size, maximum running speeds tend to be ...

P ronghorn antelopes are the fastest land animals in North America, clocking speeds of up to 55 miles per hour for a half mile, and 45 miles per hour for longer. Since they mostly run in response to ...

They may grow into the world’s fastest mammal, but cheetah cubs aren’t nearly so speedy. A video from wildlife photographer, NJ Wight, shows young cubs playfully running from their mother. However, ...