World Report: March 15, 2002 Vol.7 No.20

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, 2001