Animal Speeds

Animal Speeds - This is a compilation of animal speed records. These are the maximums over a short distance, in miles per hour.

Animal / Speed (MPH)

Peregrin Falcon / 180
Spine Tailed Swift / 106
Sailfish / 68
Cheetah / 65
Pronghorn Antelope / 60
Racing Pigeon / 60
Lion / 50
Gazelle / 50
Wildebeest / 50
Siberian Tiger / 50
Elk / 45
Red Fox / 45
Grey Wolf / 45
Hare / 45
Coyote / 43
African Leopard / 42
Grey Fox / 42
Hyena / 40
Ostrich / 40
Zebra / 40
Racehorse / 40
Jackal / 35
Rabbit (Domestic) / 35
Giraffe / 32
Reindeer / 32
Grizzly Bear / 30
Cat / 30
Kangaroo / 30
Wart Hog / 30
Jaguar / 28
Elephant / 25
Sealion / 25
Man / 20
Black Mamba Snake / 20
Squirrel / 12
Bee / 11
Pig / 11
Chicken / 9
House Mouse / 8
Common Viper / 6
Spider / 1.17
Tortoise / 0.03
Garden Snail / 0.03

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