Page 101 - It Can't Be True! Animals! - Unbelievable Facts About Amazing Animals (DK)

STRENGTH AND SPEED 101

This super-speedy fish uses its
streamlined sail-like dorsal fin and
fast-flicking tail to hit lightning speeds.
Sailfish
The speediest shark is a 109 km/h (68 mph) 1.64 seconds
heavyweight predator that can leap
clean out of the water to catch prey. The time it would take
the sailfish to swim
50 m (164 ft), with its
competitors below.
Shortfin mako shark The sailfish
74 km/h (45 mph)
is the fastest 2.49 seconds
in water and 11
times faster than
an Olympic
swimmer.
3.24 seconds

These mighty marine mammals use
their supreme size, shape, and strength
to speed through the open ocean.

4.47 seconds
They may be bulky and blubbery
California sea lion on land, but these sea lions are
40 km/h (25 mph) athletic and agile in water.

The common octopus uses jet
propulsion to swim by sucking
in and filtering out water 4.47 seconds
Common octopus to generate immense speed.
40 km/h (25 mph)

FLOATING FELINE 5.08 seconds

Unlike most big cats, tigers
are skilled swimmers and
confident in water. Their
partially webbed paws and
incredible strength enable 5.10 seconds
them to hunt in rivers over
distances of 6 km (4 miles).
They also enjoy taking a dip
to cool off on a warm day.

20.26 seconds

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