WORLD’S FASTEST SPECIES

In the wild, speed often determines survival—predators rely on it to capture prey, while vulnerable animals depend on it to evade capture.

Here are 5 fastest species in the world:

Recognised as the fastest land animal, can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under three seconds, though it can sustain this speed only for short bursts.

Holds the title of the animal kingdom's fastest long-distance runner. It can sustain speeds of almost 35 miles per hour over several miles and accelerates even faster over shorter distances.

Some sources suggest that the black marlin is the fastest fish, reaching estimated top speeds of up to 80 miles per hour.

Measuring insect speeds can be challenging, but scientific experiments have estimated that the common horsefly can reach speeds of up to 90 miles per hour under certain conditions.

Holds the title as the fastest bird and the quickest animal overall, reaching dive speeds of over 185 miles per hour when in pursuit of prey.