1. Gallimimus (42-50 mph)
Another ostrich-like dinosaur, Gallimimus was built for speed, with long legs, a lightweight body, and a powerful stride perfect for running across open plains.
2. Ornithomimus (43 mph)
Known as the “bird mimic” dinosaur, Ornithomimus resembled an ostrich with its long legs and light frame, helping it reach impressive speeds.
3. Velociraptor (40 mph)
This small but mighty predator wasn’t just famous for its cunning. Clocking speeds up to 40 mph, it could rapidly chase down prey or dodge larger predators. Despite its Hollywood fame, it was more like a swift feathered runner!
4. Struthiomimus (50 mph)
Named after the ostrich (Struthio), Struthiomimus was a lightweight dinosaur built for sprinting. It could escape predators with astonishing speed and agility.
5. Dromiceiomimus (up to 40 mph)
This agile, bird-like dinosaur was incredibly fast, with a body designed to evade predators quickly. Its speed and grace made it one of the fastest in its environment.
6. Troodon (up to 40 mph)
While better known for its intelligence, Troodon was also remarkably quick on its feet. Its slender build and long legs allowed it to outrun many threats.
7. Deinonychus (30-40 mph)
As a swift hunter, Deinonychus used its speed to close in on prey quickly. Its agility and powerful legs made it a feared predator.
8. Compsognathus (25-40 mph)
One of the smallest known dinosaurs, Compsognathus was quick and agile, using its speed to catch smaller prey or evade larger predators.
9. Carcharodontosaurus (32 mph)
Despite being one of the larger carnivorous dinosaurs, Carcharodontosaurus was surprisingly fast, using bursts of speed to ambush prey.
10. Leaellynasaura (up to 25 mph)
This small, fast-moving herbivore had a light build and long tail, helping it sprint away from predators with surprising bursts of speed.
11. Pelecanimimus (25-30 mph)
With a streamlined body, this dinosaur combined speed with a unique pelican-like throat pouch. It was quick, graceful, and ready to dash in any direction.
12. Coelophysis (up to 25 mph)
As one of the earliest known dinosaurs, Coelophysis relied on its speed and agility to survive. Its lightweight frame allowed it to move quickly through its environment.
13. Sinornithosaurus (up to 25 mph)
This feathered dinosaur had powerful hind limbs and an aerodynamic shape, making it a fast and nimble hunter.
14. Dilophosaurus (up to 20 mph)
Made famous by pop culture, Dilophosaurus had a lightweight build that allowed it to sprint quickly to close in on prey.
15. Irritator (20 mph)
While primarily known as a fish-eater, this dinosaur could move quickly when needed, whether to chase prey or escape danger.
16. Herrerasaurus (up to 18 mph)
One of the earliest dinosaurs, Herrerasaurus was a quick and agile predator, using its speed to outmaneuver and hunt other early reptiles.
