World Report: March 15, 2002 Vol.7 No.20
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Fastest Land Animals
The fastest human in the world can run at a speed of 28 miles an hour. That's a snail's pace compared to these speedy critters. Here are the fastest land animals and their top speeds.
1. Cheetah: 70 mph
2. 2 Pronghorn antelope: 61 mph
3. Wildebeest, Lion and Thomson's gazelle (tied): 50 mph
4. Quarter horse: 48 mph
5. Elk: 45 mph
Source: The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2001Next: TFK Q & A: Ray Romano
