Dr. Tim Henderson knows a lot about animals.

When survival depends on split-second decisions, speed is everything. From avoiding predators to catching prey, the ability to move fast can make or break an animal’s fate. This article dives into the ...

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 ...

The scientists learned many cool things. Just like birds and insects, the bats adjusted their flight speeds in response to ...

Faster than a race car and lethal mid-air, this remarkable bird dominates the skies with unmatched speed and precision, raising fresh wonder about how nature created such a hunter.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Saturday we showcased the extraordinary speed of North American pronghorn, with footage that showed the animals easily ...

Peregrine falcons are the fastest animal on earth. They have been clocked at over 200 miles per hour as they descend upon their target. Peter Arnold, Inc. / Alamy I’m standing a thousand feet above ...

To determine the fastest animal in the world, one has to consider the nature of the race that you are going to ask them to run. If you were running an air race with level flight, your champion would ...

New research suggests the biggest animals run out of fuel for their fast-twitch muscles before they reach the maximum speed their bodies could... New Research Suggests Why Mid-Sized Animals Are The ...