Peregrine Falcon: The fastest bird, reaching up to 240 mph (386 km/h) during its hunting. This bird is renowned for its hunting skills and speed, and is considered the fastest animal on Earth. Golden ...

From outwitting predators to raising a family, speed can boost a bird’s chances of survival. Learn about the fastest bird ...

Cheetahs may hold the reputation for being the world’s fastest animal – and with a running speed of up to 120 kilometers per hour (75 miles per hour), the feline is indeed the quickest animal ...

High up in the city, watching from the spires and skyscrapers, the world's fastest birds are looking for a meal and raising their young. Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) are famously capable of ...

Raising and training falcons in captivity can help conserve these beloved symbols of the Arabian Peninsula. A female saker falcon guards her chicks—called eyases—in their nest overlooking the ...

Peregrine falcons are the world’s fastest birds, capable of diving from great heights at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. These majestic raptors tend to nest on rocky cliffs as well as on tall ...

A piece from the American Institute of Physics points out that Gentoo penguins are the fastest swimming birds in the world, and that ability comes from their unique and sophisticated wings.

High up in the city, watching from the spires and skyscrapers, the world's fastest birds are looking for a meal and raising their young. Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) are famously capable of ...