Top 10 Largest Land Animals

Male African elephants weigh 5,000 to 14,000 pounds (2,268 to 6,350 kg), making them the largest terrestrial animal. They live in various parts of Africa.

1. African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Male Asian elephants weigh between 4,500 and 11,000 pounds (2,041 to 4,990 kg), making them slightly smaller than their African equivalent. They can be found in a variety of settings throughout Asia.

2. Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)

The white rhinoceros is one of two rhinoceros species and the world's second-largest land mammal. Males can weigh up to 2,300 kg (5,000 lbs). They are found predominantly in Southern Africa.

3. White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

The hippopotamus is a huge, semi-aquatic mammal that is commonly found near sources of water in Africa. Male adults can weigh anything from 1,500 to 3,200 kilograms (3,300 to 7,000 pounds).

4. Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

The giraffe is the tallest terrestrial animal on the planet. Males can reach heights of 18 feet (5.5 meters) and weigh approximately 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg). They are indigenous to many parts of Africa.

5. Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)

The largest bovine species is the gaur, often known as the Indian bison. Males are capable of weighing up to 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg). They can be found in Southeast Asia.

6. Gaur (Bos gaurus)

The moose is the largest member of the deer family and is native to North America and Eurasia. Adult bulls can weigh between 900 and 1,500 pounds (410 to 680 kg).

7. Moose (Alces alces)

The largest living reptile is the saltwater crocodile. Males can grow to over 20 feet (6 meters) and weigh over 2,200 pounds. In Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, they can be found in brackish and saltwater settings.

8. Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard and is found only on Indonesian islands. Adult males can weigh up to 200 pounds (90 kg) and grow to be 10 feet (3 meters) long.

9. Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)

The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and is well adapted to Arctic living. Male adults can weigh anything from 900 to 1,600 pounds (410 to 730 kg).

10. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)

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