The fastest animal in the world is of course the cheetah. This animal is actually only slightly faster than the pronghorn antelope, and can reach speeds of up to 61 miles per hour. This record was set by an 11 year old cheetah in 2012 named Sarah. Unlike most of the other animals on this list, the cheetah is a predator. read more
10. Elk Despite their size, elk are capable of extraordinary efforts of speed. When being chased by wolves or bears, elk can easily run at speeds 70 kph.(45 mph) 9. read more
Of all the fastest animals in the world, perhaps the most popular is the Cheetah or Acinonyx jubatus. Running at a speed of115 km/h, Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land. You may also like to see Exotic Pets That are Dangerous yet Legal. read more