TOP 10 largest animals on the planet

Currently, the size of the largest animals that have ever lived on earth - dinosaurs, is simply stunning. They were of different types and sizes. But today there are many creatures whose sizes and shapes are amazing no less. It remains to be seen which of the largest animals in the world are located in the TOP-10 rating.

10 of the most abnormally large animals in their form

Before considering which of the animals has the maximum size, it will be interesting to look at the record holders for growth in its form:

1. Saltwater crocodile. Representatives of this type of reptile can reach 7 meters in length.
2. Boar. The largest wild boar that was caught in the wild weighed as much as 535 kg.
3. Gigantic salamander - the maximum length that was recorded by scientists was 160 cm.
4. The giant anaconda is able to grow to 11 and even more meters.
5. Among the frogs, the Goliath frog is the record holder. The weight of the largest individual reached 3 kg with a body length of about 30 cm.
6. Strap fish can grow up to 5 meters in length.
7. The record holder among rabbits was a 22 kg copy, the height of which was 1.3 meters.
8. Among the bears, grizzlies stand out for their size, males of this species are able to reach 4.5 meters in height.
9. The weight of the largest snail was 900 grams, and its height was 27 cm.
10. The weight of the largest tortoise that people met was 600 kg, with a body length of 2.5 meters.

Rating of the largest animals based on information about weight, length and height

Blue whale

The first place in the ranking of the largest animals in the world is occupied by the blue whale, it also vomited or, as it is also called, the blue whale. This mammal is the largest animal known to science. Even dinosaurs, compared to the thirty-meter-long blue whale, cannot compete.

The blue whale is huge. The weight of an adult animal reaches 180 tons. Only one tongue puked weighs no less than 3 tons - the weight of the average Indian elephant. As for the heart of the largest animal in the world, it weighs like a passenger car and is approximately the same size. 3,000 liters - the size of the lungs of an animal. Due to this, at a depth, without oxygen, the whale can be about half an hour. The speed he develops is 40 km / h. It’s good that the blue whale feeds exclusively on marine plankton, not meat. His diet also includes krill, creatures similar to shrimp.

Sperm whale

In second place after the blue whale is a sperm whale. From the tooth-whale suborder, this is an impressive animal in the world. Adult males grow up to 20 meters in length and weigh 50 tons. Female sperm whales are much smaller. Their weight is about 15 tons and a length of about 11 meters. The head of the sperm whale is 35 percent of the total body length.

Killer whales pose a threat to females and calves. Enemies in adult sperm whales do not exist in nature.

African elephant

The largest animal that lives on land is the African elephant. In this rating, he took 3rd place. The height of the African elephant is 3 meters, its length is 8 meters, and its weight is about 6 tons. Due to such an impressive size of enemies, elephants have virtually no, but babies of elephants can be attacked by crocodiles, hyenas, leopards and lions. But such dimensions are also a drawback for the elephant itself - he has to fall while standing.

The elephant is able to accelerate to a speed of 40 km / h. This is a good speed for such a giant. But in order to move around, you need to eat well. Therefore, an elephant eats about 300 kg of grass per day. Elephants are also included in the ranking of the most dangerous animals on the planet. Despite this, this animal is capable of compassion and has a great mind.

Indian elephant

If not for the African counterpart, the Indian elephant would have become the largest animal living on land. Elephant height - 3.5 meters, length - 6 meters, weight - 5.5 tons. The tail of an Indian elephant is 1 to 2 meters long. Females are much smaller.

Indian elephants love shrubs and bamboo. These are forest dwellers who live in tropical broad-leaved and subtropical forests. Indian elephants live in packs where matriarchy is present. At the head of the pack is always the most experienced and adult female.

Southern elephant

In the category of pinnipeds, the southern elephant seal is considered the largest animal. Adults weigh up to 5 tons and grow up to 6 meters in length. These are obese and large animals. The most impressive specimen, 7 meters long and weighing 5.5 tons, was killed in 1913.

The animal in question is fed with squids and fish. The record of an animal staying under water is 2 hours. On land, elephant seals are extremely rare, and this only happens during the mating season. And a significant part of their lives is spent in the ocean.

Hippopotamus (hippo)

In the cloven-hoofed squad, the hippopotamus is considered the largest animal in the world. In the ranking, he takes 6th place. Hippos reach a length of 5 meters, their height is about 1.5 meters, the weight of an adult mammal reaches more than 3 tons. With age, the weight of the hippo is constantly increasing. This property applies to the teeth of the animal. In old hippos, the teeth reach a length of one and a half meters.

White rhino

The second largest herbivores on earth are white rhinos. The length of adult rhinos is about 4 meters, height - 2 meters, weight - up to 8 tons. These are real heavyweights. Despite its name, rhinos are gray in color, not white.

Walrus

Since the ice age there is the largest animal - walrus. He takes eighth place. Not so long ago, fossils were found in San Francisco Bay, which are about 28,000 years old.

The weight of walruses reaches 2 tons and a length of 3 meters. Their skin is thick and strong. In the neck, the skin thickness reaches 10 cm, and then another 15 cm of subcutaneous fat. Thanks to such "armor" in severe arctic conditions, walruses feel great. They feed on fish and shellfish.

Black rhino

This animal takes the ninth place in the list of the largest animals in the world. The length of the animal reaches 3 meters, it grows up to 1.5 meters, its weight is about 2 tons.

The black rhino has no enemies, except for man. These are fearless, powerful, huge animals. They have poor eyesight and always follow the same paths. For this reason, black rhinos are an excellent target for poachers.

Sea crocodile

In last place is a sea crocodile. He is a nostril or combed crocodile. Among reptiles, it is the largest animal on earth. An adult reaches a length of 7 meters and weighs more than 1 ton. These active predators live from Northern Australia to the coast of Southeast Asia. It feeds on crocodile fish, small amphibians, crustaceans, and mollusks. Any animal that appears on the territory of a predator automatically becomes a potential victim. Grabbing the victim, he drags it under the water, where the victim’s resistance is no longer useful.

The skin of a sea crocodile is much appreciated. From it produce expensive clothes, shoes, handbags. Because of this, the marine crocodile has become the target of poachers. Currently, this reptile began to be bred on specialized farms, in artificial conditions, which allows you to save its population.