Fastest animal
The current fastest animal record is 241.7 mph, held by Peregrine falcon. Last checked October 9, 2026.
241.7
mph
Peregrine falcon
- Holder
- Peregrine falcon
- Record
- 241.7 mph
- Metric
- 389 km/h
- Exact figure
- 389 km/h (242 mph) in a dive
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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