African Wild Dog
Speed: Around 44 MPH
African Wild Dogs are pretty much exactly as they sound. Unlike the larger Hyena species that might appear somewhat like a dog species at times, the Wild Dogs actually are part of the K9 family. They are actually the largest native canine species in Africa. As weird as it might be for wild animal, they are incredibly social and have been known to interact well with humans. In fact, the African Wild Dog species has been used in hunter/gatherer societies across Africa for thousands of years. Their use among humans even dates back to predynastic Egypt or roughly 3500 BCE.
The only natural predators African Wild Dogs face regularly are Lions and Hyenas. Yet Wild Dogs are faster than Hyenas while capable of running for longer periods than either male or female lions. Wild Dogs themselves mostly feed on antelope. All of this is why it is not shocking they are among the fastest animals on the planet. They have to be to escape predators while also being able to catch the incredibly fast African antelopes.