Speed in the animal kingdom comes in many forms, from powerful land sprints to lightning-fast dives beneath the waves.

From the skies to the savannahs and deep oceans, nature’s elite speedsters push the limits of motion. Meet the extraordinary creatures whose power and precision redefine what fast truly means.

When you think of fast animals, the cheetah usually takes the spotlight—but it’s far from the only speedster in the animal ...

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 ...

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 ...