How Fast Is Grey Squirrel?

Grey squirrels sprint at 20 km/h — that's 20 body lengths per second, putting them at proportionally Bolt-level speeds. They can also leap 3 metres between branches, which they do with eerie precision.

A squirrel can leap 3 metres between branches — and almost never falls.

• 20 body lengths per second — Bolt-level proportionally
• Can leap 3 m between branches