The Top 8 Fastest Animals on Earth

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1. Peregrine Falcon

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2. Cheetah

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3. Pronghorn Antelope

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4. Springbok

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5. Blue Wildebeest

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6. Sailfish

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7. Black Marlin

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8. Mexican Free-Tailed Bat

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