Every day you can discover something new about biodiversity, including the top 10 biggest animals in the world. Here is a well prepared list of their weights/size described from smallest to biggest.
10 Polar Bear
On a massive weighing scale, a polar bear can have 0.8 tons thus making our list of the tenth biggest animal. They are the largest species of bears still in existence and reach a length of 8 feet. These bears can only be found in the regions of the Arctic. According to the IUCN Red List, Polar bears are Vulnerable because of the decline in the habitats they occupy.
Bovini
This category comprises cattle, buffalo and bison among other bovines. The bison is often the biggest on average, with weight that can reach 1.1 tons. On the other hand, a cape buffalo can weigh 0.9 tons. Find the bison in North America and Europe while buffalos in Africa and Asia. Bisons are Near Threatened species.
Saltwater Crocodile
These reptilian carnivores reach a full length of 17 feet, yet weigh just 1.4 tons. Find saltwater crocodiles in the fresh and brackish waters of Australia, India and southeast Asia. Saltwater crocodiles are species of Least Concern, but, in Queensland, they are vulnerable species.
Giraffe
The world’s tallest land animal weighs around 2 tons thus our seventh biggest animal. Giraffes are vulnerable animals that stand at 14-19 feet. Habitats of giraffes range from dense forest to open savannah plains. All travelers can find them in Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. According to IUCN, giraffes are Vulnerable species.
Elephant Seal
Like hippos and rhinos, the elephant seal can weigh even up to 4.5 pounds. It is the southern elephants that are larger than the northern with size of 20 feet. To find an elephant seal, visit regions with Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, like the United States. These carnivorous mammals are Least Concerned according to IUCN Red List.
Hippopotamus
Hippos can reach up to 3.5 tons on average and 4.5 tons for some, almost the size of the white rhinos. In terms of average length, hippos can measure 11 feet. For travelers, find hippos in various destinations within Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Botswana, Sudan, Zambia, South Africa and others. Common rhinos are endangered species
Rhinoceros
The rhino’s size can reach 4.5 tons, making it the second biggest land animal after the elephant but fourth here. Five subspecies of rhinos exist; black rhino, Javan rhino, greater one-horned rhino, white rhino and Sumatran rhino. Travelers look for them in tropical and subtropical grasslands, tropical forests, deserts and shrub lands etc. The Sumatran, black and Javan rhinos are Critically endangered. White rhinos are Near threatened while the Great one horned rhinos are Vulnerable.
Elephant
Weighing between 4-6 tons and length of 18-24 feet, elephants are the second-runners up on this list. Elephants are the largest terrestrial animals on the planet. Now, among the elephant subspecies, the African savannah elephants are the largest. This is in comparison to the African forest elephants and Asian forest elephants. While savannah elephants are endangered, Asian’s are critically endangered.
Whale Shark
At 20.6 tons, the whale shark takes the first-runners up position as the second biggest animal on earth. They are the largest fish in existence on the planet today, at size of up to 40 feet. Whale sharks are endangered and feed on plankton. For a chance to see a whale shark, explore all tropical seas of the world and you can surely find one.
Whale
On record the whale, particularly the blue whale takes the award for the world’s biggest animal. With immense size of 100 feet long, some whales can weigh even up to 200 tons. They are mammals that can be found in all the oceans that exist in the world. However, the blue whales are endangered, implying that their numbers are not increasing at all.
Why See the Top 10 Biggest Animals with us?
Animal species like the buffalo, giraffe, elephant, hippo and rhino can be seen in East Africa. Standard Safaris operates throughout the region to ensure that you see half of the top 10 biggest animals in the world. These animals are present in iconic wildlife destinations like Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Powerhouses like Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru, Ngorongoro Crater, Murchison Falls NP and Akagera NP also host these animals.
With local guides in any of the destinations, watch and learn more about these animals in the wild. We are also experts in designing customized itineraries that combine wildlife views and other aspects of the safari. Transfers, gorilla treks, accommodation and cultural visits etc. are added according to your interests and budget. By the end of the safari you will be satisfied, like our past clients who showered us with positive TripAdvisor reviews. Today, contact us for a chance to see some of the top 10 biggest animals in the world.
