Cheetah (Acinonynx jubatus)

• The fastest land animal; sprinting up to 70 mph (113 kph)
• Length of 4 feet (1.2 meters) and weigh up to 140 pounds (63 kg)
• Native to Africa and Southwestern Asia
• Hunt mammals such as gazelles and impala
• Only 12,000 left in the wild

Hippopotamus  (Hippopotamus amphibius)

• Second largest land mammal with males weighing up to 7000 pounds (3175 kg)
• Spend most of their lives in water; come out to feed on grass
• Can run at speeds up to 20 mph (32 kph) for short distances
• Live in Sub-Saharan Africa (Zambia, Tanzania)

Javanese Leaf Insect (Phyllium giganteum)

• One of the largest of the leaf insects
• Up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length
• Blend into their surroundings with their green and brown colors
• Native to Malaysia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

• Second largest bird in the world
• Up to 6 1/2 feet (2 meters) tall and up to 100 pounds (45 kg)
• Can run up to 30 miles per hour (48 kph)
• Their eggs can weigh up to 2 pounds (900 grams)
• Native to Australia