WORLD’S fastest animals on Earth are some of the most powerful

The fastest animals on Earth are some of the most powerful, top predators on our planet…sometimes. Other times, they’re as unassuming as the common pigeon or the world’s fastest hummingbird.

Animals evolve to reach top speeds for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to escape predators, hunt prey, or impress prospective mates. Whatever the reason, each of the animals is impressively speedy—and some might be a little closer to home than you’d think!