why modern humans are the ideal size for speed
- Written by Christofer Clemente, Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biomechanics, University of the Sunshine Coast
The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometres per hour. In the water, the fastest animals are yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which can reach speeds of 75 and 77 km per hour respectively. In the air, the title of the fastest level flight (excluding diving) goes to the white-throated needletail swift, at more...





