Fastest Animals
Fastest Animals is a structured animals dataset with 25 entries. Its fields include Animal, Type, Max Speed (km/h). Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 25 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Data updated
- Feb 14, 2026
Included fields: Animal, Type, Max Speed (km/h), Habitat, Notable Fact, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Max Speed (km/h) range
- 35 to 389
- Across 25 preview rows
- Type groups
- 5 distinct values
- Across 25 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Animal, Type, and Max Speed (km/h) across animals entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 25 downloadable records
Animal↕ | Type↕ | Max Speed (km/h)↕ | Habitat↕ | Notable Fact↕ | Conservation Status↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peregrine Falcon | bird | 389 | Worldwide, cliffs and cities | Fastest animal on Earth in a hunting dive (stoop) | Least Concern |
Golden Eagle | bird | 320 | North America, Europe, Asia | Can spot prey from over 3 km away | Least Concern |
White-throated Needletail | bird | 170 | Asia, Australia | Fastest bird in level flight | Least Concern |
Eurasian Hobby | bird | 160 | Europe, Asia, Africa | Can catch swallows and dragonflies mid-flight | Least Concern |
Cheetah | mammal | 120 | African savanna | Fastest land animal; reaches top speed in 3 seconds | Vulnerable |
Sailfish | fish | 110 | Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans | Fastest fish in the ocean | Least Concern |
Pronghorn Antelope | mammal | 98 | North American grasslands | Fastest sustained runner over long distances | Least Concern |
Spur-winged Goose | bird | 142 | Sub-Saharan Africa | One of the fastest flying birds; also venomous | Least Concern |
Black Marlin | fish | 105 | Tropical Indo-Pacific | Among the fastest fish; prized game fish | Data Deficient |
Springbok | mammal | 88 | Southern African plains | Performs characteristic leaping display called pronking | Least Concern |
Quarter Horse | mammal | 88 | Domesticated worldwide | Fastest horse breed over short distances (quarter mile) | Domesticated |
Blue Wildebeest | mammal | 80 | East and Southern Africa | Undertakes one of the largest annual migrations | Least Concern |
Lion | mammal | 80 | Sub-Saharan Africa, Gir Forest India | Fastest big cat over short bursts | Vulnerable |
Thomson's Gazelle | mammal | 80 | East African grasslands | Primary prey of cheetahs; zigzags to escape | Least Concern |
Brown Hare | mammal | 77 | Europe, Western Asia | Can outrun most predators with sharp turns | Least Concern |
Grey-headed Albatross | bird | 127 | Southern Ocean | Fastest recorded level flight over sustained distance | Endangered |
Greyhound | mammal | 74 | Domesticated worldwide | Fastest dog breed; bred for coursing and racing | Domesticated |
Swordfish | fish | 97 | Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Oceans | Uses its bill to slash and stun prey fish | Least Concern |
Ostrich | bird | 70 | African savanna and desert | Fastest running bird; also the largest living bird | Least Concern |
Dragonfly | insect | 56 | Worldwide near freshwater | One of the fastest insects; can fly in all six directions | Varies by species |
Kangaroo | mammal | 71 | Australia | Uses tail as counterbalance for high-speed hopping | Least Concern |
African Wild Dog | mammal | 71 | Sub-Saharan Africa | Most successful predator by hunt success rate (80%) | Endangered |
Leatherback Sea Turtle | reptile | 35 | All tropical and temperate oceans | Fastest reptile; dives deeper than any other turtle | Vulnerable |
Green Iguana | reptile | 35 | Central and South America | Can run on hind legs to escape predators | Least Concern |
Horsefly | insect | 145 | Worldwide | Among the fastest flying insects | Least Concern |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Fastest Animals organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 25 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 25 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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