5 facts about peregrine falcons. the fastest animal on the planet!! #peregrinefalcon #smjfalconry #birdsofprey #falcon #facts | SMJ Falconry

Watch as a swift fox dodges the attacks of a prairie falcon. Nongame Technician Carissa Turner captured this clip while out in Shirley Basin doing black-footed ferret habitat surveys. Watch more action-packed clips of Wyoming's wildlife on the WildLIVE page of our website: https://bit.ly/3fGm914 | Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Peregrine Falcon’s hunting skill and agility at display. . . . #falcon #peregrinefalcon #birdsofprey #reelitfeelit #instagood #hunting #fastestanimal | Ta2020photography

The peregrine falcon is not only the fastest bird in the world, capable of diving at speeds over 240 mph (386kph), but it’s also known for its loyalty. These birds mate for life, staying monogamous with their chosen partner. A perfect blend of speed and devotion! #PeregrineFalcon #FastestBird #NatureFacts #BirdOfPrey #SpeedAndLoyalty #Wildlife #BirdWatching #AnimalKingdom #NatureLovers | Michelle Reyes

This page looks closer at nature’s most extreme hunters The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth. When it hunts, it doesn’t chase, it drops. From high altitude, the falcon spots birds like ducks or pigeons, then folds its wings and enters a hunting dive called a stoop. In this descent, it can reach speeds of 320 km/h (200 mph), faster than most race cars. Its body is built for this speed: stiff feathers reduce drag, special nostrils control airflow so it can breathe, and its eyesight