{"id":86783,"date":"2022-04-22T12:09:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:09:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:09:45","slug":"can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Can ostriches run 60 mph?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_ostriches_run_60_mph\" title=\"Can ostriches run 60 mph?\">Can ostriches run 60 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_an_ostrich_run_70_mph\" title=\"Can an ostrich run 70 mph?\">Can an ostrich run 70 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_you_outrun_an_ostrich\" title=\"Can you outrun an ostrich?\">Can you outrun an ostrich?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_fast_can_a_ostrich_run_mph\" title=\"How fast can a ostrich run mph?\">How fast can a ostrich run mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_animal_can_run_60_mph\" title=\"What animal can run 60 mph?\">What animal can run 60 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_ostriches_go_60_mph\" title=\"Can ostriches go 60 mph?\">Can ostriches go 60 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_fast_can_ostrich_run\" title=\"How fast can ostrich run?\">How fast can ostrich run?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_to_do_if_an_ostrich_chases_you\" title=\"What to do if an ostrich chases you?\">What to do if an ostrich chases you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_animal_can_outrun_an_ostrich\" title=\"What animal can outrun an ostrich?\">What animal can outrun an ostrich?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Which_is_faster_an_ostrich_or_a_horse\" title=\"Which is faster an ostrich or a horse?\">Which is faster an ostrich or a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_a_cheetah_run_60_mph\" title=\"Can a cheetah run 60 mph?\">Can a cheetah run 60 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_animal_can_run_at_50_mph\" title=\"What animal can run at 50 mph?\">What animal can run at 50 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_animal_goes_55_mph\" title=\"What animal goes 55 mph?\">What animal goes 55 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_fast_can_a_cheetah_go_from_0_to_60_mph\" title=\"How fast can a cheetah go from 0 to 60 mph?\">How fast can a cheetah go from 0 to 60 mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_fast_are_ostriches_in_mph\" title=\"How fast are ostriches in mph?\">How fast are ostriches in mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_fast_ostriches_can_run\" title=\"How fast ostriches can run?\">How fast ostriches can run?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_far_can_an_ostrich_run_without_stopping\" title=\"How far can an ostrich run without stopping?\">How far can an ostrich run without stopping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_to_do_if_being_chased_by_an_ostrich\" title=\"What to do if being chased by an ostrich?\">What to do if being chased by an ostrich?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_an_ostrich_kick_kill_you\" title=\"Can an ostrich kick kill you?\">Can an ostrich kick kill you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#How_do_you_calm_an_angry_ostrich\" title=\"How do you calm an angry ostrich?\">How do you calm an angry ostrich?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Do_ostrich_attack_humans\" title=\"Do ostrich attack humans?\">Do ostrich attack humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Which_predator_can_an_ostrich_outrun\" title=\"Which predator can an ostrich outrun?\">Which predator can an ostrich outrun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_animal_can_beat_a_ostrich\" title=\"What animal can beat a ostrich?\">What animal can beat a ostrich?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#What_runs_faster_than_an_ostrich\" title=\"What runs faster than an ostrich?\">What runs faster than an ostrich?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-ostriches-run-60-mph-3\/#Can_a_cheetah_outrun_an_ostrich\" title=\"Can a cheetah outrun an ostrich?\">Can a cheetah outrun an ostrich?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ostriches_run_60_mph\"><\/span>Can ostriches run 60 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ostriches are superb runners that can sprint at speeds of up to 45 mph (72 km\/h) on average, with <b>a peak 60 mph (96.6 km\/h) during short periods, with 12-foot (3.7 m) strides. This also makes the ostrich the fastest animal on two legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_ostrich_run_70_mph\"><\/span>Can an ostrich run 70 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ostriches can run at speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour. As you can see from this list of Africa&#8217;s fastest antelope, that max speed is similar to that of many African antelope. 70 km\/h is comparable to the speed of some of the ostrich&#8217;s predators, implying that Mother Nature and evolution are in perfect harmony.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_outrun_an_ostrich\"><\/span>Can you outrun an ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ostriches can&#8217;t fly, and though they only have two toes, they are one of the fastest animals on the planet. The only animal faster than an Ostrich is a Cheetah. <b>Ostriches can run faster than a horse for up to 30 minutes <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_a_ostrich_run_mph\"><\/span>How fast can a ostrich run mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AnimalPossible Speeds in Miles Per Hour<b>Pronghorn antelope<\/b>55 to 60Mourning dove55 to 60Hummingbird55 to 60Horse45 to 5027 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_can_run_60_mph\"><\/span>What animal can run 60 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some ostriches have been measured to reach speeds of some 60mph over very short distances. This comfortably makes the ostrich the fastest running bird in the world. In fact, they are the fastest land running animal on two legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ostriches_go_60_mph\"><\/span>Can ostriches go 60 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scientists have discovered how ostriches are able to run so fast, whilst using relatively little energy. Like us, ostriches walk (and run) on two legs. But they can reach speeds of up to 50km per hour &#8211; about twice the speed of the fastest human.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_ostrich_run\"><\/span>How fast can ostrich run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The question is how far can an ostrich run and you will be surprised to know that it can reach speeds of up to <b>60 mph (96.5 kph), making it one of the fastest birds that run. 60 mph (96.5 kph) was the speed of the fastest ostrich recorded. This bird can comfortably maintain a slightly lower running speed for an hour.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_an_ostrich_chases_you\"><\/span>What to do if an ostrich chases you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>the lion<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_can_outrun_an_ostrich\"><\/span>What animal can outrun an ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The question is how far can an ostrich run and you will be surprised to know that it can reach speeds of up to <b>60 mph (96.5 kph), making it one of the fastest birds that run. 60 mph (96.5 kph) was the speed of the fastest ostrich recorded. This bird can comfortably maintain a slightly lower running speed for an hour.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_faster_an_ostrich_or_a_horse\"><\/span>Which is faster an ostrich or a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ostriches are superb runners that can sprint at speeds of up to 45 mph (72 km\/h) on average, with <b>a peak 60 mph (96.6 km\/h) during short periods, with 12-foot (3.7 m) strides. This also makes the ostrich the fastest animal on two legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cheetah_run_60_mph\"><\/span>Can a cheetah run 60 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An adult cheetah running is a vision of grace under pressure. The phenomenal speed of the world&#8217;s fastest land animal  <b>it can go from 0 to 60 mph in three seconds  is essential for its survival. It is either chasing prey or trying to not become it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_can_run_at_50_mph\"><\/span>What animal can run at 50 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) running. Capable of going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds, the cheetah is considered the fastest land animal, though it is able to maintain such speeds only for short distances. Lions are also quite fast when hunting prey, with a top speed of about 50 miles per hour.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_goes_55_mph\"><\/span>What animal goes 55 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Fastest Land Animals.AnimalOrderSpeedCheetahAnimal of prey56-75 mph (90-120 km\/h)<b>Mexican pronghorn<\/b>Hoofed animal55 mph (88 km\/h)SpringbokHoofed animal55 mph (88 km\/h)20 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_a_cheetah_go_from_0_to_60_mph\"><\/span>How fast can a cheetah go from 0 to 60 mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three seconds<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_are_ostriches_in_mph\"><\/span>How fast are ostriches in mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ostrich: <b>43 mph (70 km\/h)<\/b> They use their long, powerful legs to run up to 43 mph (70 km\/h) in short bursts, according to the San Diego Zoo. Ostriches grow up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and can cover 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 m) in a single stride.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_ostriches_can_run\"><\/span>How fast ostriches can run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ostriches are superb runners that can sprint at speeds of up to 45 mph (72 km\/h) on average, with <b>a peak 60 mph (96.6 km\/h) during short periods, with 12-foot (3.7 m) strides. This also makes the ostrich the fastest animal on two legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_can_an_ostrich_run_without_stopping\"><\/span>How far can an ostrich run without stopping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can an ostrich run for? Ostriches can run over <b>long distances without stopping. By sustaining a speed of around 30mph, an ostrich would cover the length of a marathon (26 miles) in around 40 minutes or less.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_being_chased_by_an_ostrich\"><\/span>What to do if being chased by an ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stay behind or to the side of the bird as much as possible to keep clear of its most powerful weapon. Aim for the neck. Consider this to be the ostrich&#8217;s weakest body part. Strike it where it is most vulnerable and least protected to defeat it more quickly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_ostrich_kick_kill_you\"><\/span>Can an ostrich kick kill you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An ostrich&#8217;s powerful, long legs can cover 10 to 16 feet in a single stride. These legs can also be formidable weapons. <b>Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Each two-toed foot has a long, sharp claw.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_an_angry_ostrich\"><\/span>How do you calm an angry ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The neck is the ostrich&#8217;s weak point, so face the big bird head-on, grab it, and try to twist it around. But remember, as soon as you let go, you&#8217;re going to be dealing with one seriously angry ostrich. Ideally, you could <b>use a sleeper hold and apply pressure until the bird passes out<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ostrich_attack_humans\"><\/span>Do ostrich attack humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When attacking a person, ostriches kick with their powerful feet, armed with long claws, which are capable of disemboweling or killing a person with a single blow [1].<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_predator_can_an_ostrich_outrun\"><\/span>Which predator can an ostrich outrun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are the fastest-running birds, reaching speeds of up to 43 mph (70 km\/h)! At this speed, they are the only animals that can outrun <b>leopards! Obviously, the amazing speed of the ostrich is helpful in outrunning predators, but the ostrich can also use its powerful legs to kick like a kangaroo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_can_beat_a_ostrich\"><\/span>What animal can beat a ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lions aren&#8217;t the only threat to the world&#8217;s largest bird. <b>Leopards, spotted hyenas, African wild dogs, and even Nile crocodiles have all been known to kill ostriches. Cheetahs are another of the ostrich&#8217;s occasional predators. As the world&#8217;s fastest land animal, they have no problem chasing down their prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_runs_faster_than_an_ostrich\"><\/span>What runs faster than an ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fastest land animal is the cheetah, which has a recorded speed of between 109.4 km\/h (68.0 mph) and 128 km\/h (80 mph) with the fastest reliable speed being 98 km\/h (61 mph). The <b>peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, and the fastest member of the animal kingdom, with a diving speed of 389 km\/h (242 mph).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cheetah_outrun_an_ostrich\"><\/span>Can a cheetah outrun an ostrich?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The flightless ostrich is no slouch either. <b>Ostriches would not beat cheetahs over 100 metres, but unlike the explosive cats, which tire after about a minute, an ostrich can sustain a speed of about 50km\/h for as long as 30 minutes. The fastest fish are also quicker than a cheetah.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can ostriches run 60 mph?Can an ostrich run 70 mph?Can you outrun an ostrich?How fast can a ostrich run mph?What animal can run 60 mph?Can ostriches go 60 mph?How fast can ostrich run?What to do if an ostrich chases you?What animal can outrun an ostrich?Which is faster an ostrich or a horse?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86783"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86783\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}