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The fastest FLYING bird is the Spine-tailed Swift, an Asian bird that has been recorded as being able to fly at 106 mph. HOWEVER, the Peregrine falcon can DIVE much faster. It’s reported diving after their prey at speeds of over 200 miles an hour.
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What’s the fastest animal on Earth?
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What is the fastest land animal?
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What is the smallest bird in the world?
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Do flying fish really fly?
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What is the largest city in the world?
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