Animal Records

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• Which animal is recognized as the fastest land animal, reaching speeds of about 100–120 km/h in short bursts?
• Which bird is widely regarded as the fastest animal when diving?
• What is the largest living animal on Earth?
• Which animal holds the record for the longest known lifespan among vertebrates?
• The [____] is the tallest living land animal, with adult males sometimes exceeding 5.5 meters in height.
• The [____] is the largest living bird and can run faster than 60 km/h despite being flightless.
• The [____] is famous for making the longest annual migration of any animal, traveling between polar regions.
• The [____] is the smallest living bird, weighing roughly two grams.