Top-7 Fastest Animals in the World

Peregrine Falcon – 389 km/h

The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, is a widespread bird of prey in the Falconidae family. Peregrine is world famous for its speed. The speed of over 389 km/h makes it the fastest bird in the world and the fastest member of the animal kingdom.

According to the National Geographic TV program, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h. Typical prey items of peregrine include shorebirds, ducks, grebes, gulls, pigeons, songbirds, and also eat bats. Peregrine females are much larger than peregrine males.

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