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Whereas the cheetah is the fastest sprinter, the pronghorn, also known as the American antelope, is the fastest long-distance runner of the animal kingdom. It is capable of maintaining a speed of nearly 35 miles per hour over several miles and is even faster over shorter distances. During sprints to elude predators, pronghorns can hit top speeds of about 55 miles per hour thanks to special cushions on their hooves and the ability to take in large quantities of oxygen as they run.
Fastest Fish
Black marlin (Makaira indica)
Painted especially for Encyclopaedia Britannica by Tom Dolan, under the supervision of Loren P. Woods, T, Chicago Natural History Museum