When wildlife travelers (particularly safari fans) discuss the fastest animals in the world, a particular cat from the small cat lineage (Felinae) almost always enters the conversation: the cheetah.

Speed in the animal kingdom comes in many forms, from powerful land sprints to lightning-fast dives beneath the waves. Whether it's in the air, on land, or through water, each species has evolved in ...

The fastest a human has ever been recorded running was Usain Bolt in the 2009 Olympics. Bolt ran the 100-meter dash in an astonishing 9.58 seconds. This equals 27.78 miles per hour, and the record ...