Top 10 fastest land animals

1. Cheetah

Inhabites most of Africa. Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph).





2. Pronghorn antelope

Indigenous to North America, fastest animal over long distances, 88 km/h (55 mph).







3. Wildebeest

Also known as gnu, native of Africa. Maximum speed 80.5 km/h (50 mph).






 
4. Hare

Hares live in most parts of the world, can run up to 80 km/h (50 mph).









5. Greyhound

Fastest dog in the world, bred for racing. 74 km/h (46 mph).








6. Kangaroo

Common road kill down under that can reach up to 71 km/h (44 mph).







7. Horse

A very useful animal that can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h (43 mph).








8. Tiger

Largest cat in the world, a native of Asia. 64 km/h (40 mph).









9. Human

Walking speed: 5.0 km/h (3.1 mph). Running speed: Usain Bolt set the 100 m record with 45 km/h (28 mph) at maximum speed.







10. Elephant

Common natives of Africa and Asia, despite their size they have been known to reach 40 km/h (25 mph) at the most.