Order These Animals from Fastest to Slowest

Arrange these animals in the correct order from the fastest maximum speed to the slowest. Speed is one of nature's most impressive adaptations - Honed by millions of years of evolutionary pressure between predators and prey. The cheetah is the undisputed champion of land speed, capable of accelerating from 0 to 96 km/h in about three seconds and reaching a top speed of up to 130 km/h in short bursts. In the air, the peregrine falcon surpasses all other animals during its hunting stoop dive, reaching over 389 km/h. Even in water, animals like the sailfish can hit extraordinary speeds. Knowing how different animals rank by their top speed tests your understanding of animal biology and ecology. Order these speed demons from fastest to slowest.

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