When thinking of incredible animals, the gorilla and wolf may be two that come to mind. After all, the world’s largest ...

Every schoolchild knows that the cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal—70 mph, no sweat. And, as we all know from National Geographic television documentaries, it is speed that makes Acinonyx ...

There’s a new fastest animal on Earth and it’s … an ant. Sorry if we disappointed you, but believe it or not this little — and somewhat terrifying — guy has taken out the new record. And he’s found in ...

If it came to pure muscle mass, the African elephant would be the fastest animal on Earth. But that isn't the case. As Marlowe Hood reports for Agence France-Presse, it turns out that body size, not ...

Scientists have developed a mathematical formula that now helps shed light why some animals can run, swim, and fly faster than the others. Researchers said that the link between animals and their top ...

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The enormous, carnivorous dinosaurs portrayed in Jurassic Park run fast enough to easily chase down humans. But based on a new study out this week in Receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and ...

Discover the fastest animals on Earth across land, air and water. From the peregrine falcon’s record-breaking dive to the cheetah’s explosive sprint and the sailfish’s underwater speed, this article ...