On this basis the 'fastest' organism on earth, relative to its body length, is the Southern Californian mite, Paratarsotomus macropalpis, which has a speed of 322 body lengths per second. [4]

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1 day ago · Earth's fastest animal isn't even terrestrial, but an avian creature instead. The honor of speed goes to the peregrine falcon, which can fly several times the speed cheetahs can run.

Jun 23, 2025 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, attaining speeds of up to 240 mph when it dives. The black marlin, a type of fish, is capable of swimming at velocities …

Sep 16, 2025 · What are the fastest animals on Earth? We’ve gathered a list of 20 of the speediest species. Learn how speed helps them hunt, migrate, and escape predators

Nov 19, 2025 · This capacity for rapid movement is built into an animal’s biology, representing a complex optimization of muscle power, skeletal leverage, metabolic fuel, and aerodynamic or …

Dec 25, 2024 · Discover the fastest animals on Earth, from the cheetah to the peregrine falcon, and learn how speed helps them survive in the wild.

Nov 18, 2025 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird—and indeed the fastest animal—on the planet when in a dive. These raptors can reach speeds over 240 mph (386 km/h) when …

Jul 9, 2025 · As the fastest bird—and by some measures, the fastest animal on Earth—the peregrine falcon is a marvel of nature. With speeds reaching over 240 miles per hour during its …

Nov 17, 2025 · Peregrine Falcon The fastest animal on Earth. During its hunting stoop (high speed dive), it reaches almost 400 km/h, making it unmatched in vertical speed.