When survival depends on split-second decisions, speed is everything. From avoiding predators to catching prey, the ability to move fast can make or break an animal’s fate. This article dives into the ...

The pronghorn, native to North America, is the second-fastest land animal, reaching speeds of 55-60 mph.

SCIENTISTS say the majestic African cheetah is fastest land animal, reaching speeds up to 70 metres per an hour 113 ...

The fastest a human has ever been recorded running was Usain Bolt in the 2009 Olympics. Bolt ran the 100-meter dash in an astonishing 9.58 seconds. This equals 27.78 miles per hour, and the record ...

Speed is everything in the automotive realm, but if you're going to be record-breaking fast, you might as well look incredible while you're at it. Luckily, the aerodynamic demands of true speed beasts ...

Swedish hypercar brand Koenigsegg is no stranger to breaking records. In 2005, Koenigsegg briefly dethroned McLaren for the ...

On Saturday we showcased the extraordinary speed of North American pronghorn, with footage that showed the animals easily outrunning wolves in Yellowstone National Park. The footage was captured in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It may not come as a surprise that snakes move quickly, as ...

HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. — Jet-car racer Jessi Combs, who died last summer in Oregon while trying to beat a land speed record, has posthumously become The World's Fastest Woman, according to Guinness World ...

Using the internet to untangle the messy world of animal superlatives (fastest animal, strongest animal, smallest animal, etc.) is inherently risky – partly because many of these questions have a lot ...

Whether or not you grew up in a motorcycle family, if you know the Indian brand, chances are pretty good that it’s because of Burt Munro. The 68-year-old New Zealander historically rode his ...