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

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 ...

When you think of fast animals, the cheetah usually takes the spotlight—but it’s far from the only speedster in the animal kingdom. Countless creatures on land, in the air, and in the water can reach ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...