David Dausey. David J. Dausey is an epidemiologist, professor and academic administrator. He is currently the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is also a Distinguished Service Professor of Health Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
First creature to walk on land 'dragged itself along' on two feet - like it was on crutches. One of the first creatures to walk on land didnât scamper gracefully out of the waves. Instead, the creature, known as Ichthyostega, would have hauled itself up on its front limbs like it was on crutches.
The fastest land animal is the cheetah which has a recorded speed of 109.4â120.7 km/h (68.0â75.0 mph). The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, and the fastest member of the animal kingdom with a diving speed of 389 km/h (242 mph). The fastest animal in the sea is the black marlin, which has a recorded speed of 129 km/h (80 mph).