It’s been a pretty cool year for science around the globe, and we here at SciShow like to highlight the superlatives: some of the biggest, oldest, fastest, and most amazing discoveries of 2016.

Hank talks birds, flight, and dinosaurs with evolutionary biologist Brandon Jackson. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders shows up with a special guest, a white-cheeked turaco named Curly Bird!

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Reaction-diffusion system: A hypothetical system in which multiple chemical substances diffuse through a defined space at different rates and react with one...

Hank talks birds, flight, and dinosaurs with evolutionary biologist Brandon Jackson. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders shows up with a special guest, a white-cheeked turaco named Curly Bird!

It’s been a pretty cool year for science around the globe, and we here at SciShow like to highlight the superlatives: some of the biggest, oldest, fastest, and most amazing discoveries of 2016.

Jessi and Squeaks love to race each other! They can both run pretty fast, but there's one animal they'd never be able to beat: the cheetah! Join us to learn all about this super speedy cat!

Cheetahs are fast. You know this. But which is faster: a cheetah, or a Tyrannosaurus rex?

Take a trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and witness the fastest land animal accelerate from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. Guess how long each stride is?

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

The most surprising fact about fast animals from the video is the debate over whether the black Marlin or sailfish holds the title for...

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

The sailfish, a member of the billfish family, is a remarkable ocean predator known for its incredible speed and agility, reaching up to...

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

The pronghorn antelope, also known as the American antelope, is a remarkable species native to North America known for its incredible...

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

Cheetahs are renowned for their incredible speed, reaching up to 76 mph and accelerating faster than a sports car. Their unique...

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

The blue wildebeest, a large and powerful antelope, is known for its impressive speed and endurance, capable of running up to 50 mph for...

Science Kids Fastest Animals On Earth - Cheetah, Pronghorn, Springbok, Quarter Horse and More!

The American Quarter Horse, known for its exceptional sprinting abilities, excels at races of 1/4 mile or less, reaching speeds up to 44...

Howcast -Learn how to paint a cheetah or leopard face from face painting expert Emma Sadler in this Howcast video.

Friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes, even different species! Meet Ruuxa the cheetah and Raina, a Rhodesian ridgeback dog.

Zookeepers celebrate the occasion with ice cakes made by the San Diego Zoo's forage warehouse department.

Take a trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and witness the fastest land animal accelerate from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. Guess how long each stride is?

Giving this cheetah mom an ultrasound is only possible because of the special bond she shares with her handler.

Meet a trio of cubs rejected by their mother that the zoo is raising to be animal ambassadors.

She uses a special vocalization to round them up, which they frequently, totally ignore.

A joyous celebration indeed!

This inseparable pair are alike in many ways... but this race is no contest.

Take a trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and witness the fastest land animal accelerate from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. Guess how long each stride is?