Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the fastest animal on earth ?

  1. Thomson's Gazell

  2. Peregrine falcon

  3. Spine-tailed swift

  4. Cheetah
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds over 240 mph (386 km/h) during hunting dives called stoops. This makes it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. The cheetah is the fastest land animal at ~70 mph, while the spine-tailed swift and Thomson's gazelle are slower. The key distinction is that the Peregrine achieves its speed in a dive, not horizontal flight.

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