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FAST FACTS

The harbour porpoise is The komodo dragon is a patient
one of the most successful hunter. This 3-m (10-ft) long
underwater creatures, lizard has a toxic bite that
hunting fish with a success takes days to kill prey before
rate of around 90 per cent. it sniffs out the body to eat.
Rabbit

The golden eagle is a supreme
hunter, but grabbing prey from
the air is tough, so only 20 per
cent of hunts end in success.

Dragonflies are fast fliers, moving in on
prey at top speeds of 54 km/h (34 mph). Cheetahs are
daytime hunters,
using sharp vision,
camouflaged fur,
and exceptional
speed to take
down antelope
and zebras.

The dragonfly is the ultimate
hunter. This insect’s large eyes,
muscle-packed wings, and
super-fast reactions combine
to help it catch mosquitoes
on almost every attempt.

Dragonflies
are top hunters The cheetah is the world’s fastest
and catch their land animal, reaching speeds
prey with a of up to 93 km/h (58 mph). Despite
its speed, it takes third place on
95 per cent the podium as it catches its prey
success rate. only 50 per cent of the time.

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