Our planet is blessed with various forms of life that can be strange, exciting and at times, scary. The diversity in plants and animals in terms of size, habitat, physiology and weirdness quotient, is awe-inspiring and jaw dropping. So, here’s a list of some of the largest animals in the world, that live among us:
Goliath BeetleGoliath beetle is the largest beetle on the planet; there are few other beetles that have a longer b… Read More
Goliath beetle is the largest beetle on the planet; there are few other beetles that have a longer body but they are either lighter or less strong compared to the Goliath. It has existed on the earth for the past 300 million years.
This amazing creature can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa; it prefers warm climate and life in dense rain forests. This beetle is usually 2.1 to 4.2 inches long, weighs up to 1.7 ounces (around 50 grams) at its adult stage, and 3.5 ounces (around 100 grams) in larval stage.
Read LessChinese SalamanderThis Chinese Giant Salamander is a unique and rarely found species and is the biggest salamander on … Read More
This Chinese Giant Salamander is a unique and rarely found species and is the biggest salamander on the planet. Apart from China, it is also found in North America and Japan. But the largest salamander of this species is in China. This creature is 17 million years old and it is believed that it is an evolved form of the dinosaur species. It takes in oxygen from its pierced skin. Its eyes are not very strong, but it identifies its victims by the waves rising in the water. The giant salamander found in China can be as tall as a human – Up to about 5.90 feet.
Read LessOstrichOstrich is the largest bird in the world, which is found naturally in the woodlands and savanna regi… Read More
Ostrich is the largest bird in the world, which is found naturally in the woodlands and savanna regions of Africa. Despite being a bird, it cannot fly. It has three stomachs and only two fingers on each foot. When an ostrich sees a danger on its side, it runs very fast. But its strong feet can kill a human or a hunter animal. When the ostrich gets angry, it uses its leg as a weapon.
Read LessSaltwater CrocodileSaltwater crocodile AKA estuarine crocodiles and ‘salties’, is one of the largest living crocodiles … Read More
Saltwater crocodile AKA estuarine crocodiles and ‘salties’, is one of the largest living crocodiles in the world. They grow anywhere from 3 metres to 7 metres in length. Males of this species can reach sizes up to 6.30 m (20.7 ft) and possibly up to 7.0 m (23.0 ft). However, an adult male saltwater crocodile rarely reaches or exceeds a size of 6 m (19.7 ft) by weighing 1000 m 1,200 kg (2,200–2,600 lb). Females are very small and often do not exceed 3 meters (9.8 ft).
Read LessWhale SharkSlow moving and clam, easy to recognize by the patter of white spots on its body and its wide, flat … Read More
Slow moving and clam, easy to recognize by the patter of white spots on its body and its wide, flat head, the whale shark is a secretive ocean wanderer. Compared to other sharks, very little is known about this mysterious and elusive creature, a gentle giant of the ocean. Despite its name, the whale shark is not a mammal. It is the largest living species of shark, as well as the largest fish of any kind in the world. The largest whale shark to be measured was more than 41 feet long.
Read LessBrown BearBrown bears are some of the largest land predators on Earth. On average these bears weigh 800 pounds… Read More
Brown bears are some of the largest land predators on Earth. On average these bears weigh 800 pounds and are over 6 feet in length; some subspecies are known to grow up to be even larger. Adult males are 10% larger than females. All brown bears have a hump between their shoulders that combined with huge paws and long front claws to make them powerful diggers. They are found in coastal British Columbia, Alaska, and Kodiak island.
Read LessAfrican Elephant
The African elephant is the largest living land mammal. It can grow up to 13 feet tall and weigh over 14,000 pounds. African elephants are slightly larger than their Asian cousins.
Colossal Squid
Colossal squid the biggest squid on the planet. It’s guessed that colossal squid can reach 45 feet in length and weigh more than 300 pounds.
Blue whaleBlue whales are the largest animals to have ever existed on the planet. On average, they can be betw… Read More
Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever existed on the planet. On average, they can be between 80 and 100 feet long, and can weigh up to 150 tonnes. The longest blue whale ever recorded was a female, measuring 110 feet and 28 inches. These mammals can produce a sound that is louder than a jet engine taking off, making them one of the loudest animals on earth.
Read LessGoliath frogGoliath Frog is the largest living frog on earth. It can grow up to 12.5 inches long and can weigh u… Read More
Goliath Frog is the largest living frog on earth. It can grow up to 12.5 inches long and can weigh up to 7.2 pounds (3.3 kilograms). It lives in small ranges in the rain forests of Western Africa, near swift-moving rivers and waterfalls. Goliath frogs come out at night to look for food. An adult Goliath frog eats the same types of food that other frogs do like insects, crustaceans, fish, and other amphibians.
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