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Urban Survivors · LC Least Concern
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
The fastest animal on the planet, once nearly wiped out by DDT — now nesting on skyscraper ledges that mimic its native cliffs.
LC · Least Concern
Overview
The fastest animal on the planet, once nearly wiped out by DDT — now nesting on skyscraper ledges that mimic its native cliffs.
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Field data
| IUCN status | LC · Least Concern |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2021 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae |
| Range | Worldwide |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Dives at over 380 km/h, faster than any other animal.
- Recovered from near-extinction after DDT was banned, colonising cities.
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