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Top 10 heaviest animals in the world

In addition to whales weighing up to 200 tons, many large animals live all over the world.

1. Kodiak bear (816 kg)

The Kodiak bear is endemic to the Kodiak Islands, Alaska, USA. On average, adult male Kodiak bears are over 3 m tall and weigh from 680-816 kg. Female bears are 20-30% smaller than males. The Kodiak bear is one of the world's largest omnivores. Their diet includes fish, grass and berries. At the end of hibernation, Kodiak bears will increase their weight by 50%.
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2. Crocodile (1.04 tons)

Crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world. Adult crocodiles have a length of 1.8-7.6 m and weigh more than 1.04 tons. Crocodiles can go without food for months. They use energy stored as fat. Crocodiles do not sweat. They open their mouths to cool their bodies. This animal's jaws are strong enough to break the bones of large prey.

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3. Asian gaur (1.13 tons)

Asian gaur originates from South Asia, has a body length of 2.5-3.5 m and weighs 1.13 tons. Male Asian gaurs weigh 30% more than females. Asian gaurs live in herds of 9-13 animals, in grasslands and evergreen forests. Their horns can be up to 1 meter long.
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4. Giraffe (1.6 tons)

Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals, found in large numbers in South Africa. They are more than 6 meters tall and weigh from 1.27 to 1.59 tons. Tall, sturdy legs help giraffes eat leaves on tree tops. They can also run at a maximum speed of 50 km/h. Giraffe tongues are longer than 53 cm to get leaves.

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5. Hippo (3.4 tons)

The hippopotamus is the third largest land mammal on Earth. They originate from South Africa. An adult hippo weighs 2.4 tons. They spend a lot of time in the water to cool down their heavy bodies. Every day, a hippo consumes more than 36 kg of grass. Hippopotamus teeth have a special shape, helping them eat large amounts of grass in a short time.
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6. White rhinoceros (3.5 tons)

The white rhino is the second largest land animal on Earth, living widely throughout Africa. The white rhino is also the largest of the four living rhino species in the world. Each individual is 4 m long and weighs from 1.6 to 3.5 tons. This animal has a large skull and 2 horns. The front horn can grow up to 1.5 m long.

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7. Asian elephant (5 tons)

The Asian elephant is the second largest elephant in the world and the largest land animal in Asia. Adult Asian elephants weigh up to nearly 5 tons and are 3.5 m tall. This species spends up to 19 hours a day foraging. Compared to land animals, Asian elephants have the longest gestation period, 23 months. Baby elephants can weigh more than 90 kg.
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8. African elephant (6.35 tons)

African elephants are the heaviest land animals in the world. Adults can weigh 6.35 tons and be 4 m tall. They have larger ears and tusks than other elephants, living in the tropical rain forests of West and Central Africa. An adult African elephant can consume up to 136 kg of food in a day.

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9. Whale shark (18 tons)

Whale sharks are the largest marine animals with a length of 12 m and a weight of more than 18 tons. They live in warm tropical waters around the world. This giant shark is harmless to humans. Their diet is mainly microalgae, krill, crabs and other vertebrates.
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10. Blue whale (200 tons)

The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. Each adult individual has a body length of 30 m and a weight of 200 tons. The blue whale's tongue is equal to the weight of an elephant. Their whistles can be heard hundreds of nautical miles away. Blue whales consume up to 4 tons of food every day.

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