No doubt about it, greyhound dogs are quick. Famous for being the fastest dog breed in the world, greyhounds possess truly ...

The fastest a human has ever been recorded running was Usain Bolt in the 2009 Olympics. Bolt ran the 100-meter dash in an astonishing 9.58 seconds. This equals 27.78 miles per hour, and the record ...

When wildlife travelers (particularly safari fans) discuss the fastest animals in the world, a particular cat from the small cat lineage (Felinae) almost always enters the conversation: the cheetah.

Peregrine falcons are the fastest animal on earth. They have been clocked at over 200 miles per hour as they descend upon their target. Peter Arnold, Inc. / Alamy I’m standing a thousand feet above ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa(AP) — For 35 years, American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia, hoping conservationists never have to use ...

When you think of fast animals, the cheetah usually takes the spotlight—but it’s far from the only speedster in the animal kingdom. Countless creatures on land, in the air, and in the water can reach ...

On Saturday we showcased the extraordinary speed of North American pronghorn, with footage that showed the animals easily outrunning wolves in Yellowstone National Park. The footage was captured in ...