Animal top trumps

BROWN BEAR ELK

GIRAFFE

The elk, or wapiti (Cervus

The giraffe defends itself with  
 
a powerful kick. A single well-  
 placed kick from an adult
 
 giraffe can shatter a lion’s
skull or break its spine.  
The Kodiak Bear rivals the  
polar bear as the largest
member of the bear family,  
and as the largest land based  
predator.  
canadensis), is one of the
largest species of deer in the
world and one of the largest
mammals in North America
and eastern Asia.

Height m 2.5 Height m 1.4

Height m 5.2
Weight kg 620 Weight kg 382
Weight kg 1.7 T
Top speed km/h 35 Top speed km/h 72.4
Top speed km/h 52
 LION OSTRICH
GALAPAGOS TORTOISE

The ostrich is a large flightless bird

The Galápagos tortoise or
 
 Galápagos giant tortoise is the
largest living tortoise, native to  
 seven islands of the Galápagos
 
 archipelago. They are long-lived,
with a life expectancy in the wild  
 estimated to be 100–150 years.
Although lionesses can reach
speeds of 81 km/h, they only  
can do so for short bursts so  
they have to be close to their
prey before starting the  
attack.  
native to Africa.  It is distinctive in
its appearance, with a long neck
and legs and the ability to run at
maximum speeds of about 70
km/h, the top land speed of any
bird. It lays the largest egg of any
living bird.

Height m 2.8 Height m 2.5

Height m 1.2
Weight kg 200 Weight kg 120
Weight kg 300

Top speed km/h 80 Top speed km/h 70

Top speed km/h 0.3
 COYOTE EASTERN GRAY SQUIRREL ROADRUNNER

The coyote is a species of canid The Eastern Gray Squirrel is a Roadrunners can run at
 tree squirrel native to the  
 found throughout North and speeds of up to 32 km/h per
Central America, ranging from  eastern and Midwestern   hour and generally prefer
 Panama in the south, north
United States and to the sprinting to flying.
   
 through Mexico, the United southerly portions of the Roadrunners will fly to
States and Canada.   eastern provinces of Canada.   
  escape predators.

Height m 28 Height m 54
Height m 90
Weight kg 133 Weight kg 500
Weight kg 18

Top speed km/h 20 Top speed km/h 32

Top speed km/h 69
 POLAR BEAR ZEBRA
HORSE

Zebras are African equids best known

All horses move naturally  
 with four basic gaits. The
 
 world record for a horse
galloping over a short, sprint  
 distance is 88 kilometers per
 
 hour.
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a bear
native largely within the Arctic circle  
encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its
surrounding seas and surrounding land  
masses. It is the world’s largest land
carnivore and also the largest bear,  
together with the omnivorous Kodiak bear,  
which is approximately the same size.
for their distinctive white and black
stripes. Like horses, zebras walk, trot,
canter and gallop. They are generally
slower than horses, but their great
stamina helps them outpace predators.
When chased, a zebra will zig-zag from
side to side, making it more difficult for
the predator. 

Height m 2.4 Height m 2.2

Height m 2
Weight kg 650 Weight kg 328
Weight kg 600

Top speed km/h 30 Top speed km/h 64.4

Top speed km/h 88
 SPOTTED HYENA CHEETAH
RED KANGAROO

The cheetah is an a typical member of

Kangaroos are the only large animals to use
hopping as a means of locomotion. The  
 
comfortable hopping speed for Red
 
Kangaroo
  is about 20–25 km/h (13–16
mph), but speeds of up to 70 km/h (44
 
mph) can be attained, over short distances,
while it can sustain a speed of 40 km/h (25  
mph) for nearly two kilometers.
The Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
also known as Laughing Hyena, is a  
carnivorous mammal They are highly
intelligent among the carnivora, with  
studies indicating that their social  
intelligence is on par with some
primate species.  
the cat family (Felidae) that is unique
in its speed, while lacking climbing
abilities. It is the fastest land animal,
reaching speeds between 112 and 120
km/h. It has the ability to accelerate
from 0 to 103 km/h in three seconds,
faster than most supercars.

Height m 1.3 Height m 1.4

Height m 2

Weight kg Weight kg 50 Weight kg 65

80
Top speed km/h 64 Top speed km/h 120
Top speed km/h 70
 AFRICAN BUSH ELEPHANT GREY SQUIRREL DOMESTIC CAT

The cat, also known as the domestic cat

Elephants swim well, but  
 
cannot trot, jump, or
  gallop. Although they start  
  this “run” at only 8 km/h,  
elephants can reach speeds  
up to 40 km/h.
The Eastern Gray Squirrel is a
tree squirrel native to the
eastern and midwestern United
States and to the southerly
portions of the eastern
provinces of Canada.
or housecat to distinguish it from other
felines and felids, is a small carnivorous
mammal that is valued by humans for its
companionship and its ability to hunt
vermin and household pests. 
 

Height m 6.9 Height m 28  Height m 50 cm

Weight kg 8T Weight kg 133 Weight kg 6

Top speed km/h 20 Top speed km/h 48

Top speed km/h 40
 LION OSTRICH
GALAPAGOS TORTOISE

The Galápagos tortoise or
 
 Galápagos giant tortoise is the
largest living tortoise, native to  
 seven islands of the Galápagos
 
 archipelago. They are long-lived,
with a life expectancy in the wild  
 estimated to be 100–150 years.
Although lionesses can reach
speeds of 81 km/h, they only  
can do so for short bursts so  
they have to be close to their
prey before starting the  
attack.  
The ostrich is a large flightless bird
native to Africa.  It is distinctive in its
appearance, with a long neck and
legs and the ability to run at
maximum speeds of about 70 km/h,
the top land speed of any bird. It lays
the largest egg of any living bird.

Height m 2.8 Height m 2.5

Height m 1.2
Weight kg 200 Weight kg 120
Weight kg 300

Top speed km/h 80 Top speed km/h 70

Top speed km/h 0.3