Least Concern Bird
Peregrine Falcon
The fastest animal on the planet
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Speed is survival in the wild, whether for catching prey or escaping it. These are the fastest animals in our guide, ranked by top recorded speed across land, sky, and sea.
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Least Concern Bird
Golden Eagle
One of the largest and fastest birds of prey
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Least Concern Bird
Red-tailed Hawk
North America's most familiar soaring hawk
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Least Concern Bird
Bald Eagle
The fish-hunting raptor and national bird of the United States
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Vulnerable Mammal
Cheetah
The fastest land animal on Earth
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Vulnerable Bird
Atlantic Puffin
The colorful 'sea parrot' of the North Atlantic
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Least Concern Bird
Mallard
The familiar wild duck found around the world
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Vulnerable Mammal
Lion
The social big cat of the African savanna
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