The fastest animals categorized by land, air, and water speeds. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Rank ⇵ | Animal ⇵ | Top Speed (km/h) ⇵ | Environment ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peregrine Falcon | Air | 389 km/h |
| 2 | Saker Falcon | Air | 320 km/h |
| 3 | Golden Eagle | Air | 320 km/h |
| 4 | Gyrfalcon | Air | 209 km/h |
| 5 | White-throated Needletail | Air | 169 km/h |
| 6 | Eurasian Hobby | Air | 160 km/h |
| 7 | Frigatebird | Air | 153 km/h |
| 8 | Rock Dove (Pigeon) | Air | 149 km/h |
| 9 | Spur-winged Goose | Air | 142 km/h |
| 10 | Red-breasted Merganser | Air | 129 km/h |
| 11 | Grey-headed Albatross | Air | 127 km/h |
| 12 | Cheetah | Land | 120 km/h |
| 13 | Sailfish | Water | 109 km/h |
| 14 | Black Marlin | Water | 105 km/h |
| 15 | Pronghorn Antelope | Land | 98 km/h |
| 16 | Anna's Hummingbird | Air | 98 km/h |
| 17 | Swordfish | Water | 97 km/h |
| 18 | Springbok | Land | 88 km/h |
| 19 | Quarter Horse | Land | 88 km/h |
| 20 | Wahoo Fish | Water | 78 km/h |
| 21 | Mako Shark | Water | 74 km/h |
| 22 | Lion | Land | 80 km/h |
| 23 | Blue Wildebeest | Land | 80 km/h |
| 24 | Blackbuck | Land | 80 km/h |
| 25 | Brown Hare | Land | 77 km/h |
| 26 | Thomson's Gazelle | Land | 76 km/h |
| 27 | Greyhound | Land | 74 km/h |
| 28 | Jackrabbit | Land | 72 km/h |
| 29 | Kangaroo | Land | 71 km/h |
| 30 | African Wild Dog | Land | 71 km/h |
| 31 | Ostrich | Land | 70 km/h |
| 32 | Bluefin Tuna | Water | 70 km/h |
| 33 | Elk | Land | 70 km/h |
| 34 | Coyote | Land | 69 km/h |
| 35 | Mule Deer | Land | 68 km/h |
| 36 | Zebra | Land | 64 km/h |
| 37 | Tiger | Land | 64 km/h |
| 38 | Hyena | Land | 60 km/h |
| 39 | Sword V-tail (Bat) | Air | 160 km/h |
| 40 | Mongolian Gazelle | Land | 60 km/h |
| 41 | Leopard | Land | 58 km/h |
| 42 | Whippet | Land | 56 km/h |
| 43 | Moose | Land | 56 km/h |
| 44 | Grizzly Bear | Land | 56 km/h |
| 45 | Kangaroo Rat | Land | 50 km/h |
| 46 | Killer Whale (Orca) | Water | 56 km/h |
| 47 | Flying Fish | Water/Air | 56 km/h |
| 48 | Barracuda | Water | 43 km/h |
| 49 | Dolphin | Water | 60 km/h |
| 50 | Great White Shark | Water | 56 km/h |