Which Animals Are the Fastest, Slowest, Loudest, or Quietest, and Why?
This section introduces animals with extreme abilities — the fastest, slowest, loudest, and quietest — and explains how these features help them survive. These unique traits make each animal special in its own environment.
Animals with Extreme Abilities
Fastest Animal – Cheetah:
Speed: Can run up to 112 km/h (70 mph) for short distances.
Why So Fast: Lightweight body, long legs, and powerful muscles help catch prey quickly in open grasslands.
Habitat: African savannahs and grasslands.
Slowest Animal – Sloth:
Speed: Moves at about 0.24 km/h (0.15 mph).
Why So Slow: Saves energy, stays hidden from predators, and feeds on low-energy leaves.
Habitat: Rainforests of Central and South America.
Loudest Animal – Blue Whale:
Volume: Can reach 188 decibels — louder than a jet engine.
Why So Loud: Uses loud calls to communicate over hundreds of kilometres underwater.
Habitat: Oceans around the world.
Quietest Animal – Owl:
Sound Level: Flies almost silently due to special feather structure.
Why So Quiet: Silent flight helps it sneak up on prey without being heard.
Habitat: Forests, grasslands, and deserts across the world.
