When wildlife travelers (particularly safari fans) discuss the fastest animals in the world, a particular cat from the small cat lineage (Felinae) almost always enters the conversation: the cheetah.

The fastest a human has ever been recorded running was Usain Bolt in the 2009 Olympics. Bolt ran the 100-meter dash in an astonishing 9.58 seconds. This equals 27.78 miles per hour, and the record ...

On average, the majority of dogs are able to run at a speed of 15-20 miles per hour (24-32 km/h). Nevertheless, a few breeds are such that they are perfectly suited and muscular to have an amazing ...