Cheetah-Althouth it lacks climbing abilities and does not roar like the other big cats, the cheetah is the fastest animal on land able to reach speeds of up to 75 mph 121 kmph. The cheetah can cover distances up to 500 m and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in five seconds. The only existing member of the genus Acinonyx has several subspecies that includes the Asiatic cheetah and the Northwest-African cheetah.

There really isnt an accurate measurement of the pronghorn antelopes speed but it has been clocked at 61 mph 98 kph. Since it has larger vital organs such as the lungs and heart, it can sustain this lightning speed longer than the cheetah.

Springbok-Although at times Springboks may run faster than Pronghorn Antelopes, it cannot run really far at maximum speed. As the lionsfavorite lunch, this would be a disadvantage, but running faster than its main predator at up to 62 mph 100 kph gives them hope for survival.

Quarter Horse-This guy have been clocked at 55 mph 88 kph.

Wildebeest, also known as gnu, looks larger and slower than the usual antelope like the Pronghorns but it can amazingly zoom away at 50 mph 80 kph. Unfortunately, big cats are not the only predators that wildebeests have to evade, they are also hunted for its meat, especially during the autumn season when its most tender. Its meat is a delicacy in Southern Africa called biltong, their version of meat jerky.

Black buck-Native to the Indian continent, this antelope that has been classified as near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature is also the last of its species in the genus Antilope. Clocking at 50 mph 80 kph, these antelopes are hunted by feral cats and wolves.

Weve seen it all in movies, not to mention the highly acclaimed animated blockbuster about the majestic lives of lions in the wild. We have seen them run, scramble, play, fight and survive with their pride and the rest of the jungle. These mighty felines maybe the second largest living cat but at maximum speed of 50 mph 80 kph, it sure can run

Jackrabbit-Remember that fable about the hare and the tortoise? Even though its just a fable, theres truth to how fast a jackrabbit can run. These little guys can outrun their predators at 45 mph 72 kph through a combination of leaps and zigzags. It can even leap an impressive 3 m 9.8 ft in one bound.

Elk-Dont let its size fool you, the second largest species of deer, the elk or wapiti at times can run at 45 mph 72 kph.

It looks like a hyena but its not. The Cape Hunting Dog is called by several other names like ornate wolf and painted dog and can reach speeds of up to 45 mph 72 kph

Red Kangaroo-These guys can hop at speeds of 44 mph 71 kph and maintain that speed for 1.2 miles 2 km. The faster it hops the lesser energy it consumes.

Ostrich-The fastest bird on land clocking at 43.5 mph 70 kph is also the largest living species of bird in the world and also lays the largest eggs. This bird is also the fastest two legged animal and the only bird on this list.

This canine, also known as the American jackal among others, has inspired animators and filmmakers to either create characters or a movie title after it. Coyote-It can reach speeds of up to 43 mph 69 kph and can devour almost anything from small mammals to insects to your pets and even dig into your garbage bin.

Onager-A member of the genus Equus along with horses, donkeys, mule and etc., it runs at 43 mph 69 kph even though it looks heavier and larger than the latter two. Unlike most of the animals in its genus, this animal is famously untamable as opposed to its possible domestication in Ancient Sumer.

The second domesticated animal on the list, of the same subspecies and the ancestor of the second one, the greyhound used to be primarily bred for racing, but is now more popular as a family pet. This sighthound can speed up to 43 mph 69 kph within 30 m and bound at almost 20 mps for the races first 250 meters. This breed is second to the fastest animal on land, the cheetah in terms of accelerating over a short distance

Gray Fox-There are only 2 living members of the genus Urocyon, the Channel Island fox and the gray fox. Because of mans fervor for advancement, the gray fox which is considered one of the most primitive of the living canids, was outnumbered by the red fox. These mammals which can run up to 42 mph 67.5 kph and is able to climb trees to evade its predators like domestic dogs or coyotes

Named after Joseph Thomson, a Scottish geologist and explorer, this gazelle is one of the most well known subspecies with a population exceeds to 500 thousand. Grazing in the Serengeti region of Kenya and Tanzania, it can evade predators at a speed of 40.4 mph 65 kph and perhaps even faster since its main predator is the cheetah.

Hyenas have always been known for the their vocalizations that are akin to humans normal vocal reactions. The chattering laugh, yells and giggles has given them the nickname laughing hyenas and have been depicted in cartoons and movies. But the laughter and giggles are not synonymous to fun or comedy for these cat like dog like creatures who can run at 40 mph 64 kph. It warns the prey that this ferocious carnivore is close by and ready to attack

The black and white stripes on a Zebras pelt has inspired not only the fashion and art world but even the color of the seats of Mbombela Stadium, one of South Africas eye catching infrastructures. These stripes, which was said to be for camouflage, are unique to each of them and of course made them famous to humans. As a member of the African equids, they can run as fast as 40 mph 64 kph and have the stamina to outrun their predators

Mongolian Wild Ass-This endangered member of the genus Equus is a native of East Asia, particularly Mongolia and Northern China. Although it can run up to 40 mph 64 kph, it wasnt spared from poaching for its meat eventually pinning it on the endangered list and is now fully protected by the Mongolian government as well as other international environmental advocates.

Descendants of the fastest dogs on earth is the Whippet or some call it the English Whippet or Snap dog. Though its a smaller sighthound breed, it participates in dog racing, like hare coursing, giving its moniker the poor mans racehorse. It can zoom away at 35 mph 56 kph using its double suspension gallop, a unique running style.

A mule deer is a deer and not in any way related to mules except for its large ears which resembles that of the latter. These mammals are native to western North America but have been in later years introduced in Argentina. As the prey of mountain lions and bobcats among others, they are more vulnerable when sick or maimed but are hunted at time in their healthiest when they can run at 35 mph 56 kph

Jackal-One of the popular canine predators in the wild specifically in some parts of Africa and south central Eurasia, the jackal is closely related to the wolves, dogs and coyotes, their appearance in itself says it all. At 35 mph 56 kph, they can hunt for their young and chase away their rivals

Bears are often depicted as stuffed animals that look gentle and cuddly. But the real bears like the grizzly bears are anything but that. They can be quite ferocious and active in protecting their cubs and are quick on their forelegs and hind legs at 34.8 mph 56 kph despite their sheer size. They love to fish salmon in streams and lakes during salmon spawn.

Other than the fact that it can zoom away at 32 mph 51 kmph, the giraffe is the tallest living mammal on land and the largest ruminant. It is also popular because of its really long neck, the puzzle like prints on its pelt and the equally long legs. These graceful towering mammals can see in full color and its nostrils can close so they dont inhale sand or ants.