Multiple choice general knowledge Fastest Animal The Peregerine Falcon Cheetah Deer Tiger Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world, reaching speeds over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its hunting dive (stoop). Cheetahs are the fastest land animals at approximately 100 km/h, but much slower than the Peregrine Falcon.