Who is the fastest of wild animals. Interesting about animals. Who is faster: a lion or moose

On Earth, lives a huge number of diverse animals, each of which is unique. Each has its own characteristics, one of the most important of which is speed. It does not matter in what environment the animal lives, it needs to be fast - to hunt for its prey or not to become it. But who is the fastest on Earth? Who can develop the maximum speed? Nature is incredible and mysterious and can cook for you very interesting surprises. In this article, you will find out what the fastest animals in the world are and what speed they can develop.

Gray fox

The way this animal looks is very contrasted with the fact that it can speed up to sixty seven kilometers per hour. However, this is actually the case - and such physical indicators perfectly help the fox survive in the harsh conditions of the jungle. Moreover, she perfectly knows how to climb trees and dig burrows, so she really is an amazing animal, from which you hardly expected something like that.

Coyote

The tenth place in the ranking is the coyote, which can reach speeds of up to sixty-nine kilometers per hour. He hunts mainly on small animals, such as hares, mice or squirrels, which are not so fond of running away. However, periodically the coyote can hunt for the prey that it will have to taste - and here it can already keep up with practically everyone, thanks to its impressive high-speed performance.

Hyenic dog

This kind of animal is dying out, and if people do not take enhanced measures to protect them, then in the near future the speed of seventy kilometers per hour will not save this species from complete extinction. These dogs live in Africa and prefer to stay in packs, like hyenas themselves. They also hunt in large groups, and their high speed allows them to achieve excellent results.

Wapiti

Wapiti is a subspecies of deer, which differs from them by its large size and high speed, which is seventy-two per hour. In addition, wapiti have large horns and a powerful musculature - in total all this allows them to survive even in the most severe conditions. They can run away from almost all predators, and if they do not succeed, they can defend themselves with the help of their horns.

American Riding Horse

This kind of horses in the homeland in America is called "quarters" - this name they got just because of its high speed, which is seventy seven kilometers per hour. The fact is that in most cases a fourth horse can outrun any other horse during the first quarter mile - hence the name. Accordingly, they are used most often at the races, but can also carry cargo and passengers for short distances.

a lion

The lion is the king of beasts, the largest animal among the cat breeds, and also the most famous representative of mammals in the world. He is brave, brave and merciless. And, naturally, it is great in hunting, as it can attack anyone to get food. And in this he is strongly helped by his high speed, reaching eighty kilometers per hour.

Wildebeest

This kind of animal relies on teamwork for survival. You need to start with the fact that they have incredibly powerful bodies and sharp horns, and together they can defeat any enemy - that's why predators try to hunt single wildebeest. But even if the wildebeest does not have support, this antelope can run away from almost everyone, given the fact that it can reach speeds of up to eighty-two kilometers per hour.

Springbok

Springbok is another species of antelope, which can reach speeds of up to ninety kilometers per hour, but it is also called a jumping antelope. The name is what she got from the fact that during the run she makes huge jumps that allow her to develop such an incredible speed. Attention should also be paid to the fact that these antelopes do not need to drink water at all, since they receive all the liquid from plants that eat. And they also have a good sense of danger.

Pronghorn

The next antelope, which was included in the list of the fastest animals in the world, really amazes with the speed that it can develop - it practically reaches the threshold of one hundred kilometers per hour, not reaching just two kilometers per hour. But in addition to the speed of this animal is worth noting incredible vision, which is sometimes compared in power with binoculars.

Cheetah

And, of course, the fastest animal in the world is a cheetah, only it can exceed the figure of one hundred kilometers per hour. Its maximum speed is 112 kilometers per hour.

It is worth noting that he can not maintain this speed for more than ten minutes, but this is usually enough to overtake his victim. This cheetah is helped by his sharp claws and teeth, as well as a powerful jaw.

It's hard to believe, but there are animals that can develop speed comparable to a moped, wagon or even a car. In fact, such representatives of the fauna are not so little. In this article we will find out which is the fastest beast on the planet, and we will determine the top ten in speed. Consider our top 10 in reverse order.

10. The list closes the coyote. This animal can develop up to 70 km / h and is able to adapt to various conditions, in connection with which it can be found in the mountains, steppes, deserts and other places. As for food, the coyotes use almost everything, from tritons to hares. They do not disdain carrion.

9. Gray fox runs at speeds up to 71 km / h and in the rating "The fastest animals on the planet" is located in the ninth place. She is the representative of the family Psovoy. In comparison with the red fox, it is much less common. An interesting feature of the animal is its ability to move around tree branches.

8. As practice shows, the fastest animals are not always predators, who need to catch up with prey. The maximum speed of an elk is 73 km / h, which allows it to easily escape from bears and wolves, which move much more slowly. The animal always lives in herd conditions.

7. The hyena dog accelerates to 74 km / h and is also known under the name "African wild dog". It can be found only on the territory of the African continent, both in the savannahs and in the wooded area. The animal is quite rare and hunts in packs. At the same time, they never intimidate or drive the victim before they kill her.

6. Rating "The fastest animals" is difficult to imagine without lions. Their males are mainly engaged in the protection of the territory, and the females take a direct part in hunting. They attack, as a rule, only having crept a short distance to the victim. Caught prey first eat lions, then lions, and only at the very end of the lioness. Despite the fact that the animal develops a speed of up to 74 km / h, they only have enough endurance for a short distance.

5. The fifth place is the riding horse. It is 75 km / h.

4. The fastest beasts on the planet do not necessarily have a plastic body and modest parameters. Vivid proof of this is wildebeest, which, being large, can accelerate to 88 km / h. They constantly migrate and within a year can overcome the distance to 1600 kilometers.

3. The hornhorn is able to break away from the majority of predators, having dispersed even half of its abilities. On average, its speed is about 60 km / h, and the recorded record is 88.5 km / h.

2. The second place in the ranking is sprinkle, which is one of the species of antelope. The animal lives mainly in Africa. One of its distinctive abilities is the ability to bounce to a height of up to 3 meters. As for its speed, it is equal to 90 km / h.

1. The fastest beast in the world is a cheetah. In comparison with other representatives, he has a more modest weight, ranging from 70 to 140 kg. This predator can accelerate to 120 km / h, while doing 9-meter steps for every quarter of a second. As for the distance of such races, it reaches 300 meters. He uses food exclusively in tall grass or next to trees, so that other felines can not see him. It should be noted that, being able to develop such a vulnerable to lions and tigers, because it has thin bones, as well as small jaws and teeth.

On Earth, inhabited by a huge number of living beings, each of which has only its inherent unique qualities and abilities. In fact, studying animals is very interesting and informative. Comparing them among themselves, we sometimes learn about them many interesting and new, reveals the secrets of their centuries-old existence.

Some representatives of the animal world are the best swimmers, others fly better than others, third - the best jumpers, the fourth - the best masters of camouflage, and the fifth - run faster than others. For many, if not to say for most fauna representatives, the speed of movement is a matter of life and death, only one of them escapes, while others overtake. So let's talk about outstanding runners among animals with exceptional speed data, about those who are rightly considered the fastest land animals of our planet.

1 place. Cheetahs (Latin Acinonyx jubatus)

Certainly, the first prize deservedly earned is the fastest wild cat, the absolute record among land animals. The cheetah can accelerate to 115 km / h, and the speed at 75 km / h can be developed in just 2 seconds! This is not capable of any modern animal, and that the animal - this is not capable of even a car brand "Ferrari". However, the cheetah can not run at such a speed for a long time, but it does not need it, because the speed it develops exceeds the speed of zebras and antelopes by almost two times.

2nd place. The whorlong (Antilocapra americana)

The whaler, or takes an honorable second place. This antelope can develop a speed of up to 70 km / h. However, just like a cheetah with such speed, it can not run for long, but it does not need a long rest after such a run. The whistleblower is a quick and hardy runner, able to overcome a distance of 6 kilometers at a speed of about 65 km / h. He can safely escape from the cheetah.

3rd place. Gazela granti (Latin: Gazella granti)

In third place - Grant's gazelle. This animal ceded the second place to the windhorn, only because its race was not officially registered, but according to many sources, Grant's gazelle can reach speeds of up to 90 km / h.

4 place. Antelope Gnu (Latin Connochaetes)

After Grant's gazelle goes - this is not little-known antelope, which has many enemies that is why it has acquired such excellent running qualities. This is a herd animal, therefore, antelopes are being moved by the herds, which allows them to discourage the enemy with their large numbers. The speed of movement of such a herd can reach 75-80 km / h. This speed of antelope can last a long time.

5 place. Gazelle Thomson (Latin Gazella thomsoni)

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The 5th place by right was occupied by Thomson's gazelle. This gazelle is the most beloved of the cheetah, but it can not always catch up with it, because in addition to it it speeds up to 75-80 km / h and can keep it for a long time, it also jumps very high.

6 place. The Lion (Latin Panthera leo)

6th place at the lion! The lion can reach speeds of up to 75-80 km / h, but it rarely does, and if it accelerates, it's pretty hard. Speed ​​of 50 km / hour, he collects a few minutes of the gong, but the strength is not in speed, but in the ability to hunt by the group.

7 place. Elk (Latin Alces alces)

On the 7th place - two-meter handsome. This forest giant can develop a speed of 75 km / h on a flat terrain, and 40-45 km / h in a wooded area. A young and healthy moose is not so easy to catch up with a predator, so maybe they rarely attack them.

8 place. The hyena-shaped dog (Latin Lycaon pictus)

In eighth place comfortably placed (a relative). This animal in pursuit of prey can develop (for a short time) a speed of up to 70 km / h, and the victim can be pursued (for a long time) at a speed of about 55 km / h - here it has no equal. This is a very hardy predator.

9 place. Coyote (Latin Canis latrans)

In ninth place, or American wolf - this handsome man can pursue prey at a speed of 40 km / h, in short distances - up to 65 km / h, except that the coyote can move with jumps, the length of which is 2-4 meters, and he is also a wonderful swimmer.

10 place. Gray fox (Latin Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

And here is the tenth place! The most brisk, most dexterous and most agile animal is a gray, or a wood fox. Pursuing prey, but it's rabbits, rodents and birds, it can reach speeds of up to 64 km / h! In addition to the ability to run this chanterelles learned to climb trees, which does not make any of the foxes.

11 place. Jeyran (Lat. Gazella subgutturosa)

In the eleventh place is the gazelle - it can run at a speed of about 63 km / h. This rate is developed by a cloven-hoof, trying to escape from a predator.

12 place. Wombat (Latin Vombatidae)

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In the twelfth place - this animal spends almost all its life underground, climbing its own tunnels. However, they often have to go outside, where they can be pursued by predators. Fleeing from pursuit, these animals develop speeds of up to 61 km / h. They also swim well, climb trees and burrow into the ground.

13 place. Hare-hare (Latin Lepus europaeus)

The most popular hero of Russian fairy tales -! Sometimes it can sped at a speed of about 60 km / h, but often prefers to sit out somewhere in a secluded place, hiding from a predator or running, tangling the trail. The hare-hare occupies the third place.

14 place. Chinese tiger (Latin Panthera tigris amoyensis)

In the 14th place, the Chinese tiger (body length about 2.5 m, and weight - up to 100 kg) - this subspecies is under the greatest threat of extinction, which does not prevent it from being the fastest among all tigers. He can run at a speed of 56 km / h, but runs at such a speed it is only for short distances.

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Scientific research  say that theoretically people can develop a speed of about 64 kilometers per hour, but in fact the average speed with which a person can escape is 20-25 kilometers per hour.

It may seem that 60 km / h is a pretty good speed, but it is clearly not enough to compete with the fastest animals on Earth.

1. Peregrine Falcon

When talking about speed, birds, for obvious reasons, have an advantage over other animals. Peregrine Falcon was the fastest bird on the planet. This feathered predator during the dive for the victim accelerates to 322 kilometers per hour. Not for nothing in his honor called a high-speed train.

Peregrine Falcons are the fastest bird and the fastest animal on the planet!

2. Frigate

The size of this bird is much larger than peregrine falcon, but it is more sluggish. Nevertheless, its speed indicators are impressive, it flies faster than many cars drive - at a speed of 153 kilometers per hour. The wingspan of the frigates is large, so they can stay in the air for a long time, sometimes they can not land on the ground for a week.

3. Sailboat

Among sea animals, the fastest fish is a sailfish. It can swim at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. This is quite a serious speed for a small fish. The characteristic fin in the form of a sail, the fish uses to intimidate potential enemies, so it got its name.

  One of the fastest fish on Earth is a sailboat.

4. Cheetah

The cheetah is the fastest animal in the world. This predator is not much faster than the hornhorn. The cheetah can run at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. With such speed they are able to overcome only small distances, but due to their dexterity they are very dangerous for opponents.

Cheetahs are very quickly accelerated, they can increase their speed 4 times faster in comparison with people. They can also stop immediately at high speed. But the speed and maneuverability of these predators do not match their strength. Cheetahs have a fairly fragile body, so in a fight with other predators, they may suffer. The injured cheetahs are attacked by leopards, hyenas and lions.

  The cheetah is a very fast predator, yet also smart.

5. The whitener

Among the terrestrial animals in the second place in terms of speed abilities are the windhorns. They easily accelerate to 95 kilometers per hour. This is not easy very fast animals, but also the most ancient antelopes of North America. Whiners are much faster than other predators living in North America. Perhaps because of this, American cheetahs have died out.

The pruners accelerate to 95 kilometers per hour due to certain features: large respiratory organs absorbing a significant amount of air, and the presence of soft pads on the fingers, which prevent shocks.

  The whorlong is the fastest animal in the whole of North America.

6. Blue Wildebeest

On the plains also live one more fast animals - blue wildebeest. They are on the third place after cheetahs and forelorrhags, and are able to run at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour.

7. The Lion

The speed of this predator, unfortunately, for blue gnu almost coincides with its speed indicators. Lions during the hunt can chase after the victim, dispersing to 80 kilometers per hour, so they are considered deadly and dangerous predators.

8. Thomson's Gazelle

These gazelles are in almost the same category with lions and wildebeest, as they can run at speeds up to 80 kilometers per hour. Thomson's ghazals become quite common prey for cheetahs, as predators outstrip them.

Thomson's gazelle is a fast runner, however it is not enough to escape from many predators.

9. Hare-hare

The smallest among high-speed animals in this list is the hare-hare. Hare can run fast, their maximum developed speed reaches 75 kilometers per hour. These fast animals are able to outrun any animals.

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10. Wapiti

Of course, there are many animals running faster than wapiti, but, nevertheless, it is worth mentioning. Wapiti can be quite large, but this does not prevent them from running at speeds up to 72 kilometers per hour.

The fastest animals, as it becomes clear, live in different environments: on land, in the air and in the sea. These animals have different abilities, they differ among themselves, can be both herbivorous and predatory, but they all have one thing in common - excellent speed qualities.

  Wapiti - a subspecies of the red deer, living in North America - a large animal, which is still able to run fast.

Both predators and herbivores need a great speed only for one purpose - to survive (predators - to pursue victims, and herbivores - to escape from predators).

Planet Earth is home to an incredibly huge number of different animals, each species of which is characterized by its habitat, habits and unique possibilities. Studying them, people have learned to compare their abilities. Scientists and researchers have established the so-called ratings of fast running, jumping, the largest and small species of land and waterfowl, etc. In turn, a dispute arose over who is faster: a lion or moose? And we'll talk about this in our article.

Who is faster among wild cats?

Practically for all representatives of fauna the main vital issue is the speed of movement, and predators should hunt and catch up, and their victims - to escape. In this regard, in principle, and quite legitimate questions arose. Who is the best runner: fox or rabbit? Who is faster: a lion or an elk? Some categories of outstanding runners are also compared, for example, among cloven-hoofed animals or predators from

So, according to the results of multiple observations of the primacy of high-speed racing among wild cats, the cheetah was given to the day hunter. And we will give it due, before we compare, who is faster: a lion or an elk.

At its weight of 45-65 kilograms, the graceful cheetah not only outruns its brethren, but is rightfully considered to be the fastest among all land animals in the world! In just 3 seconds the cheetah accelerates to 120 km / h, and its only weakness is that at such a speed it can not run for long, and after hunting a tired beast needs half an hour to rest. However, the predator grabs this short time to catch its prey. And nothing that the cheetah is considered the weakest of the felines, but he is a real sprinter!

And what about the king of beasts?

So, in the first place on the run among predatory cats was a cheetah. And how things stand with the Lev - the heaviest representative of his family, his weight can be 125-200 kilograms. Therefore, he is ranked in the ranking of the fastest land animals not the first, but an honorable second place.

Opponent cheetah, the lion can develop a running speed of up to 80 km / h. Lighter females usually hunt, although males also help to drive prey. The strength of lions is that they produce food by uniting into small groups. Predators creep close to the herd (30 meters), as long to catch up the victim is not able to: quickly exhale. Then they fall upon the herd, drive their victim into the ring and attack.

Like cheetahs, lions run well for short distances. These are incredibly strong animals. And although lion extraction, for example, antelope, can also compete in the speed of movement, most often they are doomed to become a victim of a predator.

The fastest ungulate animal

Before learning which of the animals runs faster: a lion or an elk, we will find out what the fastest Natural prey for large predators of the cat family are gazelles, antelopes, pronghorns, kulans, occasionally moose.

In the first place along the high-speed run is the forelock antelope, capable of traveling at a speed of 100 km / h. The speed of the animal is explained by physiology: a large heart, a large volume of lungs and a thick trachea. In addition, on the front legs are shock absorbers - cartilaginous pads, softening the running on sharp stones. Such data give the forerail the ability to move quickly, although this does not always save from the claws of a lightning-fast cheetah.

Elk

With its large dimensions, the elk swims well, and runs at a speed of 70-75 km / h, so it rarely becomes a prey for large predators. On the podium among the dozens of the fastest kindred, he is in second place, and among all other animals - on the seventh!

This is the largest beast of the deer family, whose weight reaches 600 kilograms in males. The swing of huge 30-kilogram horns is about two meters. On natural pastures, moose feed on grass, berries, moss, as well as mushrooms, leaves and It is at such moments that an animal can become a desirable prey for a large predatory cat, for example a lion. Here and there are doubts, who is faster: a lion or an elk.

By the way, this artiodactyl not only swims well, but can even hold the breath for a minute!

Who runs faster: a lion or an elk?

Lions are excellent and powerful hunters, and elks run fast enough. If we compare speed values, then deciding which beast is faster: a lion or an elk, it becomes obvious that the lion's index, 80 km / h, at least a little, but exceeds the moose 70-75 km / h. So a wild cat is the best sprinter.

However, this does not at all indicate the hopeless fate of a cloven-hoofed animal. It's all about the natural possibilities of both species. While the king of beasts is quicker and quicker, in pursuit he can run about two hundred meters, and then slow down the pace. But sukhaty will be long and tedious to sweep at a speed under 80, having killed his pursuer. Moreover, he has horns, which can also be given a sure rebuff in the case of close combat. That's why lions are reluctant to attack moose.

So it does not matter who runs faster: a lion or an elk, because the outcome of the competition for life or death depends on many other factors, even such as a lucky chance.