The 8 Fastest Animals on Earth

1. Peregrine Falcon

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2. Black Marlin

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3. Cheetah

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4. Pronghorn Antelope

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5. Sailfish

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6. Mexican Free-Tailed Bat

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7. Anna's Hummingbird

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8. Brazilian Free-Tailed Bat

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