When wildlife travelers (particularly safari fans) discuss the fastest animals in the world, a particular cat from the small cat lineage (Felinae) almost always enters the conversation: the cheetah.

Speed in the animal kingdom comes in many forms, from powerful land sprints to lightning-fast dives beneath the waves. Whether it's in the air, on land, or through water, each species has evolved in ...

You've probably wondered which is the fastest land animal in the world, and while many might guess the horse, the tiger, or even the lion, it's none of these. That title belongs to ...

On Saturday we showcased the extraordinary speed of North American pronghorn, with footage that showed the animals easily outrunning wolves in Yellowstone National Park. The footage was captured in ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For 35 years, American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia, hoping conservationists never have to use ...