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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
Cheetah is not the fastest animal in the world; it is…
Speed is a crucial survival trait in the animal kingdom, allowing predators to catch prey and prey to escape danger. Some animals have evolved to be incredibly fast in their respective habitats—whether on land, in the air, or in water. Here are the top 10 fastest animals in the world across these three environments. Overall, the Peregrine Falcon is the fastest of all animals, with a speed of 240 mph. These animals demonstrate the incredible adaptations that enable them to move swiftly through their environments. Whether sprinting across the savannah, diving from the sky, or racing through the ocean, they are nature's speed champions.
Web Release
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
Bentley Reveals Boldest Logo Redesign in Over 100 Years
Bentley Motors has unveiled a major redesign of its iconic Winged B emblem, calling it the 'biggest change' in the luxury brand's 105-year history. The updated logo, developed by Bentley's in-house design team under the direction of Robin Page, reflects a bold shift in the marque's visual identity ahead of the launch of its new concept car next week. This marks only the fifth time Bentley has rebranded its logo since its founding in 1919. The redesigned emblem is based on an original concept by interior designer Young Nam, and is intended to usher in a 'new era of Bentley design language,' according to the company. Minimalism Meets Power: A Reimagined Winged B While the central 'B' remains intact, Bentley's design team has significantly simplified the surrounding wings. The feathers have been removed from beneath the emblem for the first time in the brand's history. The new wings now feature a sharper, diamond-like pattern, inspired by the angled silhouette of a Peregrine Falcon in flight—a nod to speed, precision, and aerodynamic elegance. In a further evolution, the emblem has been restructured so the 'B' appears encircled by a chamfered metal ring with a bevelled glass edge, making it visually adaptable for digital and physical applications without the wings. Alongside the main emblem, Bentley also introduced a flat, line-drawn version of the logo, signalling how the new design will be deployed across different platforms and mediums. A Signature for the Future 'If a luxury brand is the product of the stories it has created, then its emblem is its signature,' said Robin Page, Director of Design at Bentley. 'In an era of ever-increasing digital complexity, simplification is not just a trend but a necessity. The new emblem is cleaner, sharper, and more impactful than its predecessor.' Page emphasised that both the new logo and upcoming concept car represent the brand's transition into a more progressive and design-forward future, while continuing Bentley's tradition of handcrafted excellence. Part of a Larger Trend in Automotive Branding Bentley joins a growing list of luxury automakers refreshing their visual identities for the digital age. Audi recently introduced a flat version of its iconic four rings, and Aston Martin enlisted Peter Saville for a 'subtle but necessary' update to its own winged logo. Jaguar, too, rebranded last year with a radical new identity—though not without polarising reactions. With its new emblem, Bentley aims to honour its storied heritage while aligning with modern luxury aesthetics and digital fluidity, reinforcing its role as a leader in craftsmanship and innovation.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'World's fastest animal' that hits speeds of 200mph spotted in County Durham village
A striking peregrine falcon has been spotted over County Durham. The animal, widely regarded the fastest in the world and capable of hitting speeds in excess of 200mph, was seen over Bishop Middleham, near Sedgefield. Northern Echo Camera Club member Michelle Mason photographed one soaring above the village last month. The Peregrine falcons in Bishop Middleham (Image: MICHELLE MASON/CAMERA CLUB) It's not the first time the birds have been spotted in the region, with sightings in Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire, the Teesside coastline, and near Durham City in recent months. Peregrine falcons are known for their record-breaking stoops – aerial dives that can reach speeds of 390 km/h (242 mph), allowing them to strike prey with surgical precision. A Peregrine falcon in Bishop Middleham (Image: MICHELLE MASON/CAMERA CLUB) Though their level-flight speed is more modest between about 25 and 35mph, their agility and vision give them the edge in aerial hunting. The peregrine falcon's incredible velocity is owed to its highly aerodynamic body, lightweight skeleton, and robust respiratory system. Its signature hunting manoeuvre – the 'stoop' – allows it to descend upon unsuspecting prey with unrivalled acceleration, reducing air resistance through a specialised wing position and body shape.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
St Albans Cathedral Peregrine Falcon chicks revealed as males
A trio of Peregrine Falcon chicks hatched on a cathedral roof have been revealed as all male during the ringing birds were born at a nesting platform on St Albans Cathedral after their parents' first set of eggs was crushed by a person in they have been ringed they can be tracked in the future, but the process also involved logging their weight and sex for the first bird-ringer and nest recorder Barry Trevis said: "We know from the webcam livestream that the parents have looked after the chicks well, so when we checked them over we saw that they were all in good condition." "We fitted a ring on each of their legs. One is a British Trust for Ornithology metal ring, a bit like a licence tag, the other is a larger ring which is coloured orange with black lettering which means we'll be able to track them in years to come," he added.A juvenile peregrine falcon, ringed at St Albans Cathedral last year, has been spotted at Port Meadow in Ellis, the engagement manager at Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, said: "It's great to know what happens to the chicks once they become independent and leave the nest. "Thanks to the ringing process, we now know of sightings of two of them – their first chick, Artemis, was seen in Norfolk and now we have this fantastic news that one of last year's chicks looks to be making his territory in Oxfordshire." The nest at St Albans is livestreamed by cameras on the cathedral's April viewers watched as an unknown person stood on eggs which has been recently laid in the Police have not responded to a request for an update on the investigation, but have previously urged anybody with information related to the destroyed eggs to contact them. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Science
- CBS News
University of Michigan's newest Peregrine falcons now have official names
The latest Peregrine falcon chicks to hatch at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus have their official names. The two chicks – one female and one male – will be known as Victoria and Valiant, according to Monday's announcement. The chicks hatched in May from a nesting box on top of the North Quad. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources then worked with The University Record and the U-M community to help name the chicks. More than 1,400 suggestions were submitted online, including several suggestions for Victor or Victoria. There was also a noticeable trend in suggested names inspired by the 2016 film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." By tradition, the names given to Peregrine falcons hatched on campus have connections to the university or the Ann Arbor region. Peregrine falcons were nearly extinct, but last summer there were 30 nests confirmed across the state. The birds are now listed as threatened rather than endangered. Amid that repopulation, Peregrine falcons started to be noticed in southeast Michigan in the early 2000s, including a pair that decided to nest in Burton Tower. Since that turned out not to be an ideal spot for the falcons, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources created other nesting sites in the area. The one on North Quad is now the only nesting site on campus.
