Peregrine Falcon: Earth's Fastest Animal Dominates Skies with Unmatched Speed
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CNBC TV18•10-01-2026, 19:37
Peregrine Falcon: Earth's Fastest Animal Dominates Skies with Unmatched Speed
- •The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds over 320 km/h during its hunting dive, known as a stoop.
- •Found on every continent except Antarctica, it adapts to diverse environments from remote cliffs to bustling cities.
- •Its hunting technique involves climbing high and then diving steeply, catching prey mid-air with clenched talons.
- •The species faced severe decline post-WWII due to pesticides like DDT, causing eggshell thinning and breeding failure.
- •Conservation efforts, including pesticide bans and captive breeding programs, led to a dramatic recovery, with populations now thriving.
Why It Matters: The peregrine falcon, Earth's fastest animal, made a remarkable comeback thanks to global conservation efforts.
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