Cheetahs rule land, but the real speed kings soar and swim. From diving falcons to ocean racers, discover the animals that outrun expectations and redefine what fastest truly means today.

On International Cheetah Day 2025, explore seven stunning wildlife safaris where the world's fastest big cat still thrives. From the Serengeti to the Okavango, here's where to spot them.

King of Speed: Many animals are fast, but only one stands above all others as the fastest land animal ever recorded. This creature is known for extreme acceleration, unmatched agility, and a body ...

Historic population bottlenecks left cheetahs genetically similar, increasing disease risk and threatening long-term survival ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For 35 years, American zoologist Laurie Marker has been collecting and storing specimens in a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia, hoping conservationists never have to use ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia Laurie Marker, ...