World's Largest Land Animals:  Meet the Top 10

October 17 , 2024

SOUMI MITRA

Discover the world’s biggest land animals by size and weight.

The largest land animal, weighing up to 12,000 pounds.

African Elephant

Slightly smaller than its African cousin, weighing 10,000 pounds.

Indian Elephant

A massive animal with a weight of up to 5,100 pounds.

White Rhinoceros

Huge herbivore, weighing over 4,000 pounds.

Hippopotamus

The tallest land animal, reaching up to 18 feet.

Giraffe

North America's largest mammal, weighing up to 2,200 pounds.

Bison

The largest reptile, weighing over 2,200 pounds.

Saltwater Crocodile

Massive predator, weighing around 800 pounds.

Grizzly Bear

One of the largest big cats, weighing up to 570 pounds.

Bengal Tiger

The largest bird, weighing up to 340 pounds.

Ostrich