Top 10 fastest animals
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2010/05/24
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Top 10 fastest animals
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10. The Yellowfin Tuna is often found in both tropical and subtropical seas around the world. They usually swim within 100 metres of the surface. They range in size but can reach 239 cm’s and can weigh 200kg’s the Yellowfin Tuna may also be referred to as the Ahi Tuna and can swim up to 74 km’s an hour!
9. The Wahoo is a fish also found in both tropical and sub tropical oceans. The Wahoo has many names in Hawaii it’s called the “Ono” and in some Caribbean and Central American Areas they are called the “Peto”. The Wahoo is not as big as the Yellowfin Tuna but can swim up to 76 km’s an hour.
8. The Thomson’s Gazelle There are many Gazelle species but the Thomson’s Gazelle is probably the most popular. This incredible animal usually stands around 60 – 89cm’s and weighs no more than 18kg’s. This small animal is very impressive and has the ability to run at speeds of 80 km’s an hour
7. The Lion can be found in Africa, India and some parts of Asia. The average Lion male lives to about 8 years while the females can live up to 14 years if they are in a properly monitored habitat free of poachers. The lion is a large animal yet can still run at speeds of 80 km’s an hour.
6. The Wildebeest is also known as a Gnu. It is native to Africa and is related to the Bovidae family – this includes antelopes and goats. The average Wildebeest stands 137cm’s tall and can weigh 227kg’s. Despite being a large animal it can run at speeds of 80km’s an hour.
5. Swordfish: The swordfish is an amazing creature. These cold blooded creatures are born with special organs that are used to keep their eyes and brains warm. The heat they generate actually improves their vision and makes it easier for them to hunt for their next meal. Commonly found in the northwest Pacific, the swordfish can swim at speeds up to 97km's an hour.
4. Pronghorn Antelope: Despite its name, the pronghorn antelope is not actually an antelope. It is a special mammal known as an antilocapridae and can usually be found in the western and central sections of North America. The slender animals usually stand around 1.5m's tall and can weight 60kg's. They’ve been clocked running as fast as 98km's an hour.
3. Sailfish: Sailfish can be found in just about any warm watered ocean around the world. They usually grow to around 1.2m in length during their first year of life and have been clocked swimming as quickly as 109km's an hour.
2. Marlin: The marlin is yet another fish sought after by sport fishermen in tropical areas. The difference here is that most sport fishermen release the marlin after it is weighed – you’ll rarely find it on a restaurant menu unless you’re in an incredibly upscale establishment. Different marlin species exist, ranging in size from 1.8- 4.8m's in length. They’ve been known to weigh anywhere from 68 – 680kg's and can swim up to 109km's an hour.
1. Cheetah: We’ve all seen pictures of the cheetah bounding across land at incredible speeds. While the cheetah, unlike most cats, can not climb, it can run as fast as 120km's an hour – making it the fastest animal found on land today.
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