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SPEEDSTERS

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM

The fastest living things on the planet, all courtesy of wonderful Mother Nature.

LAND | Cheetah

Although it’s practically general knowledge to know that a Cheetah can sprint super-fast, most people don’t know the actual numbers that this agile cat can really do. Let’s just say, if you spot one, no pun intended, just remember to keep as far away as possible because these felines are capable of reaching (recorded) speeds of between 68 (110kph) and 75mph (120kph). Our best advice for seeing a Cheetah in person outside of captivity is through the lens of a good pair of binoculars.

AIR | Peregrine Falcon

The most suited speedster of the sky has to be a falcon right? The Peregrine Falcon also unofficially referred to as the Duck Hawk is a bird of prey that is capable of achieving diving speeds of up to 240mph (390kph). When it comes to speed, altitude, and a swift descent the

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