Late Effects of Polio: The Medical. A. Polio: The Disease. Poliomyelitis (polio) is a viral illness that begins suddenly with flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, vomiting and/or diarrhea, muscle aching and feeling poorly.. The virus enters the body through the stomach and intestines.
Most crocodiles can sprint at a maximum speed of 6 to 7 miles per hour. The fastest crocodile on record was clocked at 11 miles per hour, during a full gallop. By contrast, top human race-walkers reach speeds of 8 miles per hour without breaking into a full run. Continue Reading.
Originally Answered: What is the fastest land animal? Well, the term fastest is a fairly b road term. If it were just to raw, kilometre-per-hour speed, the African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) would easily take that record, able to maintain a speed of up to 125 kmph over a period of about ten seconds, due to their flexible spine and powerful hind legs.