The Pronghorn, is not really faster than the Cheetah though, but it can run about as fast as the Cheetah for extended periods of time, where as the Cheetah can only maintain its high speed for short periods of time.
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The pronghorn antelope, capable of speeds up to 55 mph, was believed to be the fastest land animal before the cheetah.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph in short bursts.
The ostrich is the fastest animal in the Sahara Desert. The ostrich can run at speeds of 40-45 miles per hour and is the third fastest land animal in the world behind the cheetah and the pronghorn.
The fastest prehistoric animal was likely the cheetah-like dinosaur known as the "Dakotaraptor." It was estimated to have reached speeds of up to 40-50 miles per hour.
The Cheetah is the fastest climber in the animal kingdom, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour.
While the cheetah has the reputation of being the fastest animal on land, both fish and birds have been clocked at higher speeds. The black marlin has been clocked at speeds up to 80 mph while the frigate bird can fly at 90 mph. The Peregrine falcon can dive at speeds close to 200 mph.