1. Peregrine Falcon Versus Atlantic Sailfish
By: Dereck Chen, 67E

2. First, lets look at the criteria!
1. Physical Appearance!
2. Hunting and Diet!
3. Range!
4. Conservation Status!
5. and most importantly....Speed!
Lets do MATH!!

3. Physical Appearance Atlantic Sailfish Peregrine Falcon Body: 36-49cm
Wingspan: 1-1.1m
Weight: kg
Lifespan: up to 17 years
Color: dark with navy blue tinge
Body: m
Weight: kg
Lifespan: about 4 years
Color: blue and gray back, white underbellies

4. Hunting and Diet Peregrine Falcon Atlantic Sailfish
Dives to strike and kill prey
Food: pigeons, ducks, pheasants, and other medium sized birds
Uses "Sails" to herd prey
Uses long bills to slice prey
Food: squid, tuna, mackerel, and other small fish

5. Range Atlantic Sailfish Peregrine Falcon
Most of Asia, Europe, and Australia
Southern and Eastern Africa and South America
Eastern North America
Tropical and subtropical waters
Water about 24 degrees Celcius

6. Conservation Status Peregrine Falcon Atlantic Sailfish Least Concern
Numbers declined due DDT in the 20th century
Population rising thanks to ban of DDT and captive breeding programs
Least Concern
Popular gamefish
Population declining

7. Speed Atlantic Sailfish Peregrine Falcon Cruising speed: 65- 110km/h
Diving speed: 160kph- 389kph (fastest recorded)
Apparently has a "hyper drive" according to this video Peregrine Falcon sets speed record at 183 mph. [VIDEO]
Top speed: 110km/h
Great acceleration, low stamina
Sail may be used for tight turns
Hyperdrive?

8. And the winner is......

9. THE PEREGRINE FALCON!!
Falcon chick

10. Thanks For Watching!!

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