The fastest animal on planet Earth is difficult to determine, someone runs fast, someone quickly crawls and swims, and someone catches their prey faster than anyone, thus, there are many applicants. You can make a small rating of the fastest.
So, the rating "The fastest animal on Earth"
Chameleon
A reptile animal that has adapted to an arboreal lifestyle. The creature was named because of the ability to change its color depending on the habitat and natural environment. Chameleons can "merge" with tree branches or foliage. Chameleons live in tropical forests, savannahs, some of their species can be found in desert and steppe areas.
During the hunt, the chameleon is stationary, although it can sometimes sneak up on potential prey very slowly. He catches insects with his tongue, on the end of which there is a special suction cup. In our rating, the chameleon fell for the speed of throwing out its tongue - 7 milliseconds, which is 2 times faster than the speed of a military jet. In 5 seconds, the animal is able to recognize and capture 6-7 insects.
Black iguana
Another reptile in our ranking. A land lizard that can reach 1 meter 20 centimeters in length, along with its tail. Adult individuals can have both a bright color, and less noticeable, depending on the habitat. Lizard cubs are pale in color, thus remaining not too noticeable. These animals love drylands, but try to be near trees so that during danger they can hide in crevices. The iguana can be found on the Pacific beaches and Central America. The diet of reptiles is: small mammals, birds , bird eggs, crayfish and plant foods. The black iguana got into the rating as the fastest animal, because on the ground, the reptile can move at a speed of 34, 9 km / h. This speed was recorded by the Guinness Book of Records. Almost 40 km / h is the highest speed among lizards and land reptiles.
Black Mamba
Quite poisonous, dangerous and large snake, which can reach 4.5 meters in length. Adult snakes have a dark brown or black color on top and a lighter bottom. Young specimens are dim greenish shades. The black mamba got its name because of the black mouth. The snake has a "bad character", often attacks first and may not wait for the victim, but to pursue it. Attacking his prey, the mamba aims at the torso or head, while the bite is applied instantly. The venom of such a snake is very toxic and in 100% of cases, if you do not enter an antidote, it leads to death. For one bite, the black mamba injects 100-150 mg of poison, so that it is clear that the lethal dose for an adult is 12-15 mg. The black aspid, as this species is also called, is worthy of the name “fastest animal”, since it develops the highest speed of movement, among snakes - 11 km / h, and the cast speed 16 - 19 km / h.
Pronghorn
Among artiodactyl herbivores, the pronghorn antelope takes first place in terms of speed of movement. A small ruminant similar to an antelope or roe deer, grows up to 1 meter 30 centimeters and up to 1 meter on the shoulders, an approximate weight of 50-60 kg. The pronghorn got its name because of the arched horns, which can reach up to 30 centimeters in height. The species is common in North America and Mexico, southern Canada. Feels good both in the rocky mountains and in the steppe area. Pronghorn is the only member of the Pronghorn family and is protected. The animal can move at a speed of 65-67km / h, while doing jumps 4-6 meters in length. The maximum registered speed is 88km / h, but such a speed is possible only for short distances.
Cheetah
Cheetah, by right, you can give first place in speed of running among land animals. The fastest animal belongs to cat and predatory animals. A feature of this cat is the inability to hide its claws. During the run, the cheetah lands on its claws with its claws extended, which gives better adhesion to the surface. Other animals from the feline class hide their claws in order to get as close as possible to the victim, while the cheetah does not need it. Developing a speed of up to 115km / h, this wild cat can catch up with any chosen prey. A group of male cheetahs, consisting of 2 individuals, is capable of catching up and killing an animal weighing up to 600 kilograms by weight, but prefer medium-sized prey: gazelles, calves, antelopes, hares and ostriches. The weight of an adult cheetah is 50 -55 kilograms. This type of cat is on the verge of extinction and is protected by law.
These are the fastest animals in the whole world. Each of them is quick in something of its own, but exactly in what makes it faster than other representatives of its own class and type.