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What is the fastest animal?
Verified Answer
Cheetah
Quiz Options
- Cheetah
- Peregrine Falcon
- Horsefly
- Golden Eagle
Explanation & Context
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on the planet, reaching speeds of over 200 mph (320 km/h) during its characteristic high-speed hunting dive known as a stoop. This velocity far exceeds that of any land animal, including the cheetah.
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