{"id":780,"date":"2014-02-22T09:01:52","date_gmt":"2014-02-22T09:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=780"},"modified":"2016-10-14T16:16:32","modified_gmt":"2016-10-14T16:16:32","slug":"breeds-with-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/breeds-with-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Breeds with Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The speed skating competitions begin today in Sochi, Russia. Canadian athletes such as Charles and Fran\u00e7ois Hamelin<\/a> are out to prove they are the fastest in the world. But how does Canada\u2019s wildlife stack up against these speedy challengers?<\/p>\n

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Bronze Medal – Pacific Salmon<\/b><\/p>\n

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Dan Cook (USFWS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Pacific Salmon may by small but its features make it very speedy. Pacific Salmon can reach speeds up to 35 kilometres per hour which is useful when escaping the claws of a Grizzly Bear, their greatest predator. Their pectoral fins allow them to abruptly turn left, right, up, and down while their dorsal fin stabilizes them in rushing waters.<\/p>\n

Silver Medal- Pronghorn Antelope<\/b><\/p>\n

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Yathin S Krishnappa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This speedy land animal can reach speeds of 100 kilometres per hour; second only to the Cheetah. The Pronghorn Antelope is so speedy in fact, that has white racing stripes along its neck! Unlike speed skaters who compete for sport, Pronghorns need their speed to outrun predators like Bobcats and Coyotes.<\/p>\n

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Gold Medal- Peregrine Falcon<\/b><\/p>\n

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Juan Lacruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the fastest animal in the world, the Peregrine Falcon can reach up to 300 kilometres per hour while diving for prey.\u00a0 Its streamline body, compact feathers, and long pointed wings make this predator capable of great speeds. Speed skaters have learned from these birds and now wear spandex suits to mimic the falcon\u2019s compact and streamline body.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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