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Peregrine falcon
Falco peregrinus
Meet the animal
Life as a peregrine falcon
Peregrine falcons live on every continent except Antarctica and often nest on high city buildings.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Pointed wings, a streamlined body and exceptional vision support high-speed aerial hunting.
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Surprising fact
During a hunting dive, a peregrine is the fastest animal on Earth.