Meet The Fastest Animal In The World
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The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, which can reach speeds up to 390 km/h during its hunting dives.
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While the cheetah is known as the fastest land animal, with speeds up to 113 km/h, it is not as fast as the peregrine falcon in terms of overall speed.
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They soar to great heights and then dive at their prey at incredible speeds.
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They use their speed and agility to strike with their talons and kill by impact.
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While other birds like the spine-tailed swift are known for their level flight speed, the peregrine falcon's diving speed surpasses all others.
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The falcon possesses unique physical adaptations that enable its high-speed dives.
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They are found on every continent except Antarctica, inhabiting a variety of open areas.
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They are large, crow-sized falcons with a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.
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