If it came to pure muscle mass, the African elephant would be the fastest animal on Earth. But that isn't the case. As Marlowe Hood reports for Agence France-Presse, it turns out that body size, not ...

When it comes to slow motion, some creatures have truly perfected the art of moving at a crawl. Among the top contenders are the three-toed sloth, the Galápagos tortoise, and the banana slug, each ...

Anyone who knows of the young, world record-breaking speedskating sensation from Kewaskum knows that. But how fast is fast? Speed is relative, right? So let’s put some perspective on the numbers.

The hearts and minds of all the fans, owners and trainers in attendance at Belmont Park yesterday were finely in tune seconds before the gates opened in the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes. There ...

The King Cobra and Poison Dart Frog possess deadly abilities. The King Cobra is larger and faster. It uses venomous bite for hunting and defense. The Poison Dart Frog has skin toxins for defense. King ...