The Australian tiger beetle or C. hudsoni - capable of covering 2.5 metres (8ft) in one second - is the fastest running insect.
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The fastest four-legged animal is the cheetah, reaching speeds of up to 60-70 mph. Other fast four-legged animals include the pronghorn, which can run up to 55 mph, and the African wild dog, which can reach speeds of 37 mph.
The fastest two-legged creature is the ostrich, which can run at speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
Animals with backbones, or vertebrates, can be found in various habitats around the world, including forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, rivers, lakes, and oceans. They have adapted to thrive in different environments based on their physical characteristics and behaviors.
The fastest animal in the air is the peregrine falcon, which can reach speeds of over 240 miles per hour when diving to catch prey.
The pronghorn is the fastest hoofed animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 mph (88 km/h) over short distances.
Red Legged Honey Creepers like to eat nectar.