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.
The lion, which is the giraffeâs main predator, can run as fast as 50 miles per hour, but the giraffe has exceptional eyesight in addition to its remarkable height which helps it spot the lion as far as a half mile away.This increases its chances of escaping the lion.hen galloping, typically in order to escape predators, a giraffe can reach a top speed of 37 miles per hour. However, because of its imposing stature, the giraffe tires easily and it cannot sustain a chase over a distance of more than a couple of miles.