Top Ten Fastest Animals On Four Legs

The Top Ten
1 Cheetah The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat and native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph) with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h (58 and 61 mph), and as such has several adaptations ...read more.

Fun Fact : Cheetahs can see Through 5 Kilometers away to find their prey

Can run up to 68 to 75 miles per hour in short bursts of speed.

Can run up to 68 to 75 miles per hour in short bursts.

They are the fastest for sure

2 Pronghorn Antelope Native to North America, the Pronghorn Antelope is known for its incredible speed, second only to the cheetah. It possesses a unique set of branched horns and is highly adapted to open plains, feeding primarily on grasses and shrubs.
3 Springbok

An adult can run up to a maximum of 55 miles per hour.

An adult can run up to a maximum of 55 mph.

4 Wildebeest Wildebeests, also called gnus, are antelopes in the genus Connochaetes. They belong to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates.

The maximum speed for an adult wildebeest while running is 50 mph.

5 Lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, the species typically does not actively seek out and prey on humans. ...read more.

I know a cheetah is faster but lions can run faster than gazelles and wilderbeest

Can run up to a maximum of 50 miles per hour in short bursts.

6 Quarter Horse

A quarter horse can go 50 mph in a burst of speed under a quarter mile. that's part of their name, "QUARTER Horse"

7 Elk

Can run up to 45 miles per hour.

8 Cape Hunting Dog

Can run up to 45 mph.

9 Coyote Coyotes are canines native to North and Central America. They are highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of environments, from forests and grasslands to urban areas. Coyotes have a similar appearance to domestic dogs but are typically smaller in size, with a bushy tail, erect ears, and a pointed muzzle. They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a diverse diet that includes small mammals, birds, insects, and even plants. Known for their vocalizations, coyotes communicate using a range of howls, barks, and yips. They play a crucial role in ecosystems by controlling populations of rodents and other small animals.

An adult coyote can run up to a maximum of 43 miles per hour in pursuit.

10 Grey Fox

Grey foxes can run up to 20-28 miles per hour.