Top 10 Fastest Land Animals In The World

7. Greyhound – 46 Miles Per Hour

Greyhound is the fastest dog breed in the world. This slim build dog can attain a speed of 46 mph. It’s one of the oldest dog breeds and has been bred for sports. A full grown male greyhound weights 22 and 38 kg. It’s the slim build body, and long, sturdy legs let greyhound attain such an extraordinary speed. Besides all these, greyhounds have a calm, gentle and affectionate nature.

8. Jackrabbit – 45 Miles Per Hour

Despite the name, jackrabbit is actually a hare which is larger than a rabbit. Also, a hare has longer ears and longer hind legs than a rabbit. These long powerful hind legs make them exceptional at both leaping and running. In a single leap, a jackrabbit can cover a distance of 3 meters. Also, they can attain a top speed of 45 mph while chased by a predator. Apart from this incredible speed, jackrabbits also move in a zigzag manner to escape from the predators.

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