This list does not include animals that are extinct.
The Blue Whale is the biggest whale and biggest organism of all time, weighing over 180 metric tons and measuring over 100 feet in length. It's tongue has the weight of an elephant and it's heart has the weight of a car. No fossils found have ever been larger than the Blue Whale.
The African Bush Elephant is the largest living land animal, weighing over 20,000 pounds and measuring up to 24 feet in length and up to 13 feet at height.
The White Rhinoceros is the 2nd largest living land animal, after the 3 living species of elephants, weighing over 8,000 pounds and measuring 14 feet in length.
The Hippopotamus is the 4th largest living animal, after the whales, elephants, and rhinos. Hippos can weigh over 7000 pounds and measure 17 feet long.
The Polar Bear is the 5th largest living animal, and the largest land predator. They can weigh over 1500 pounds and measure over 9 feet in length.
Great list of animals!
I love facts on animals. There is so much they can teach us.
Thanks for the article! WOW! That's amazing...
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