Today I want to present you 14 photos of the largest animals on the planet, which will surprise you with their size.
The largest animals on the planet:
Anaconda
The most big snake in the world: anaconda. Maximum length her body is 7.5 meters, and Weight Limit- 250 kg. However, they talk about the green anaconda, which is much larger.
The largest rodent in the world is the Capybara.. Largest representatives capybaras can reach 1.5 meters in length and 0.9 meters in height. The weight of these animals can be up to 105.4 kg. These are social animals living in groups of 10-20 individuals on average.
The largest arthropod in the world Japanese spider crab. The span of the first pair of legs can reach 3.8 m, and this spider crab can weigh up to 19 kg.
The most large reptile in the world Saltwater (comb or honeycomb) crocodile... The weight of an adult male saltwater crocodile can vary from 409 to 1000 kg, and its length, as a rule, reaches 5.5 m.
Belgian flanders
"Belgian Flanders" is the largest rabbit in the world... They were first bred in the 16th century in the vicinity of the city of Ghent, Belgium. Belgian flanders can weigh up to 12.7 kg.
Golden flying fox
The most gigantic bat in the world: golden flying fox. Length bat can reach 55 cm, and the maximum weight is 1.5 kg. The wingspan of a golden flying fox can be about 1.8 meters.
Moon fish
The biggest bone fish in the world: (sun fish, head fish)... Adult representatives of this fish have an average length of 1.8 meters, the width from the fin to the swimmer reaches 2.5 meters, and the average weight is 1000 kg.
Kodiak Bear
The largest land-based predators in the world are the Polar Bear and the Kodiak Bear. We've probably all known the polar bear for a long time, but the Kodiak bear is less known. It is a subspecies of brown bears and is found on Kodiak Island and other islands of the Kodiak archipelago near south coast Alaska. The Kodiak bear and the Polar bear have approximately the same body parameters, so it is not clear which of them is the leader in size. Both species reach a height of over 1.6 m, and the total body length can reach 3.05 m. The maximum weight of these animals can be 1135 kg.
The fattest predator in the world: Southern sea Elephant. Females of this species of animals can weigh on average 400 to 900 kilograms and be 2.6 to 3 meters in length; males of the southern elephant seal are usually five to six times heavier than females. On average, they weigh approximately 2,200 to 4,000 kg and can reach 4.5 to 5.8 meters in length.
Curly pelican
Heaviest flying bird in the world: the Dalmatian Pelican. The average length of these birds varies from 160 to 180 cm, and they weigh 11-15 kg. Dalmatian pelicans have a wingspan of over 3 meters.
The most large amphibian in the world: Chinese giant salamander. The length of some individuals of the Chinese giant salamander can reach 180 cm, but this is extremely rare. The main condition necessary for the survival of the Chinese giant salamander is a clean and very cold water... Now this species is endangered.
Blue whale
The largest animal on the planet is the blue (or blue) whale. In length, it can reach 30 meters and 180 metric tons or more in weight. The tongue of a blue whale can weigh about 2.7 tons, which is about the weight of an average Asian elephant. Its heart is comparable in size to the size of a small car, and it weighs about the same - 600 kg. And the volume of the lungs of this marine mammal exceeds 3 thousand liters.
Hundreds of thousands of animal species of the most different sizes, among which there are real giants, the size of which, although inferior to prehistoric monsters, but far exceed the size of those animals that we can usually see around.
1. Blue whale
Blue whale, aka blue whale - the largest of known to man animals on land and in the ocean. It refers to baleen whales... In the last century, a specimen was caught weighing 150 tons and having 33 meters in length. The tongue of a blue whale alone can pull 3 tons, which is almost equal in weight to an Indian elephant! The heart of this whale is also large - 600 kg, and it is also the largest pump of any animal. It is comparable in size to a subcompact car.
Blue whales are found not only in tropical waters, but also in the polar seas. But a giant of such impressive size is very harmless, since it feeds on small fish, cephalopods and large crustaceans. Blue whales have poor eyesight and taste, but their sense of touch and hearing are well developed. Blue whales are very intelligent and peaceful, but this does not save them from destruction due to the valuable whalebone and fat. Therefore, for a long time in the world there has been a strict restriction on catching whales, which, however, some countries do not adhere to.
2. African elephant
He belongs to the order of proboscis. With a height at the withers of 4 m, it weighs up to 7.5 tons. Inhabits the entire African territory south of the Sahara. There are two subspecies: small forest and large savanna. The African bush elephant is larger than the Indian one - it is the largest land animal. The population of African elephants numbers about 415 thousand and continues to decline.
it smart mammal shows the ability of mutual assistance and mutual assistance. Often one elephant, armed with a stick, uses it to remove a leech that has stuck to its brother. But at the same time it is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. Due to their size, adult elephants do not have natural enemies in the sphere of their habitat, but elephants can serve as easy prey for crocodiles or lions, as well as hyenas and leopards.
3. White rhino
The white rhino is inferior in size among land animals only to an elephant: it weighs up to 5 tons, has a length of up to 4.2 m with a height at the withers of 4.2 m. white rhino has a dark gray color... He has 2 horns on his head, which the rhino uses in "showdowns" with competitors, but they almost led him to extermination. These herbivorous giants live in the northwest and south of Africa.
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4. Southern elephant seal
This is the most large view seals are among the largest terrestrial mammals. Reported specimens weighing 3.5 tons and having a length of 6.5 meters. The elephant seal has a trunk, but only about 10 cm long.In total, about 750 thousand southern elephant seals... Their colonies can be found on the islands and archipelagos surrounding Antarctica: Heard, South Georgia, Kerguelen, Macquarie. During the hunt, these animals are able to dive for more than 20 minutes, to a depth of 400-1000 meters, where they catch fish and squid. A record of the stay of this beast under water for two hours was recorded.
5. Hippopotamus
He is a hippopotamus - an artiodactyl from the suborder of pigs. This giant is common in Africa. With a length of 5.4 m, it can weigh up to 4 tons. It lives half in the water, although it runs very quickly along the shore. The huge mouth of the hippopotamus is capable of opening 150 degrees. This is the most aggressive African animal that attacks if it doesn't like something.
6. Giraffe
This is the tallest and most graceful animal living in African savannas... The giraffe weighs up to 1.2 tons with an increase of 6 meters. Although he has incredible Long neck, but it, like other mammals, has only 7 vertebrae. The giraffe has an extremely powerful heart that pumps 60 liters of blood per minute and creates a pressure 3 times higher than ours. A giraffe eats about 30 kg per day plant food... Each giraffe has a unique skin pattern.
7. Polar bear
Seasoned polar bear can weigh a ton and be 3 meters long. The largest individuals live in the Bering Sea. Unlike other bears, the white one has an elongated neck and a flat head. It feeds on seals, fish, walruses, and sea hares... Under the thick fur that is not wetted by water, it has a thick layer of fat, which makes it feel great in ice water.
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8. Saltwater crocodile
The largest modern reptiles are saltwater crocodiles, the females of which are small (only 3 m), but the males grow up to 7 m and can weigh a ton. Their habitat: Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, although they sometimes appear in other places, since they can cover considerable distances by sea. In shallow waters or on the shore, the saltwater crocodile is very dangerous, as it quietly sneaks up on the prey. Many people fall victim to it every year.
9. African ostrich
Now it is the largest bird in the world, weighing 150 kg and growing 2.5 meters. The ostrich has long forgotten how to fly, but it runs like a champion in steps of up to 4 meters, developing a serious speed of up to 70 km / h. At the same time, without slowing down, he can sharply change the direction of running. Surely many have heard about the ostrich burying its head in the sand, but these are just fairy tales: just from fatigue after running, he can drop it.
10. Giant anaconda
This member of the boa subfamily is the heaviest and largest in the world. They say that there are 9-meter long anacondas, but such sizes have not been officially recorded, scientists are inclined towards more realistic length figures of 6.7 meters. The anaconda has a discreet greenish-gray color with darker brown spots. It mainly lives in the South American tropics. This snake is attached to water and it is difficult to find it far from water bodies. She perfectly swims and hunts under water. It feeds on everything that comes across - birds, rodents, turtles, even young caimans. The largest specimens can attack large animals, including humans. Like all boas, the anaconda is not poisonous, but suffocates the victim and swallows it whole.
Everyone knows that the largest animal in history, a giant animal inhabited the Earth many millions of years ago, is a dinosaur. There were many types of them. And today, the dimensions of prehistoric animals seem simply stunning.
However, the modern animal world is no less amazing and diverse. The earth is full of creatures that are striking in their size and shape. It is even difficult to imagine what influenced their weight and height so much. However, they are what they are, and they feel quite comfortable among people.
And yet, which animal is the largest? This is what you have to find out. What kind of creatures are these, and in what conditions they live. So, below is a ranking of the 10 largest animals on our planet. This list is based on the height, length, and mass of the creatures. Let's start at the end.
Saltwater crocodile
In tenth place is the saltwater crocodile. It is also called ridged or spongy. This crocodile is the largest animal of the reptiles existing in the world. An adult male can grow up to seven meters in length, weighing over a ton! Typically, most crocodiles are about five meters long. And they weigh an average of eight hundred kilograms.
Saltwater crocodiles are widespread. Their range begins in Northern Australia and ends in Southeast Asia. The crocodile is an active predator. His daily diet includes insects, molluscs, crustaceans, various small amphibians and fish. But any animal that wanders into its territory becomes a potential victim. Having watched the victim on land, the crocodile drags it under the water, where it is already useless to resist.
An interesting fact: the saltwater crocodile is highly valued due to its skin, which serves as a material for handbags, shoes, clothes, etc. Therefore, this type of crocodile is grown in artificial conditions: on special farms.
Black rhino
Since black rhinos are huge, powerful and absolutely fearless, they have no enemies among animals. But they are easy prey for numerous poachers. Black rhinos prefer to walk along the same paths, and also have very poor vision. Therefore, they are an excellent target for trophy hunters.
Walrus
In eighth place is the walrus. This is perhaps the largest animal of those who have existed since the times ice age... For example, the fossils found in San Francisco Bay are about twenty-eight thousand years old.
Walruses are truly huge: their length reaches three meters, and their weight fluctuates around two tons! These animals have very strong and thick skin. Especially in the neck area, where it reaches ten centimeters. And under the skin is another layer of fat fifteen centimeters. Thanks to this, walruses thrive in the harsh arctic conditions. The diet of these animals mainly consists of molluscs, but fish are occasionally caught.
White rhino
Seventh place - white rhinos. They are considered the second largest herbivores on the planet. They grow up to two meters in height and four in length. Rhinos are heavyweights. Some of the larger specimens are up to eight tons!
Fun fact: Despite the name, these animals are gray in color. Why, then, is the "white" rhinoceros, and not the "gray"? Most likely, the rhinoceroses got this name due to the fact that there was a distortion of the Boer word "wijde". It translates as "wide-faced". And it sounds like english word"White" (white).
Hippo (hippopotamus)
In sixth place is the hippopotamus, a native of Africa from the artiodactyl order. Hippos grow up to one and a half meters in height and five in length. The weight of these mammals fluctuates in the region of three tons, or even more. Throughout life, the mass of the hippopotamus gradually increases. The same applies to his teeth. In older hippos, teeth can be up to half a meter in size!
An interesting fact is that only one hippopotamus skin weighs half a ton.
Southern elephant seal
The fifth place is occupied by the southern elephant seal - the largest animal on earth from the category of pinnipeds. Large and obese, elephant seals grow up to six meters in length. And their body weight is about five tons. The largest elephant seal was shot in the winter of 1913 in South Georgia. It weighed more than five tons and was seven meters long.
The main diet of these animals is fish and squid, which live at depths of up to thousands of meters. In search of prey, elephant seals dive many times and spend a lot of time under water. So a record was registered - the animal was under the ode for about two hours. By the way, most these mammals spend their lives in open ocean, they go out on land quite rarely, as a rule, during the breeding season.
Southern elephant seals are the largest dangerous animals. They are the largest carnivores in the world.
Indian elephant
The Indian elephant also has a second name - "Asian". He would have earned the title of "the largest animal in the world" living on land, "if not for his African counterpart. Elephants reach a height of three and a half meters and a length of about six meters. In addition, these animals have enough long tail(from one meter to two). The weight indian elephant can reach five and a half tons. By the way, females are much smaller than males.
Asian elephants are forest dwellers. Most often they can be found in subtropical and tropical broadleaf forests... Elephants love bamboo and shrubbery. They move with ease through overgrown jungle and swampy areas.
Fun fact: Indian elephants live in flocks, led by the most experienced and adult female.
African elephant
In third place in the ranking - the African elephant - the largest animal among those who live on land. Males weigh about six tons and reach eight meters in length and three in height. Females weigh half as much, and in height - no more than two to three meters.
The largest animal living on land has practically no enemies. Due to its size, of course. But little elephants are still attacked by bloodthirsty lions, leopards, hyenas and crocodiles.
Elephants move surprisingly fast enough. So, their average speed is about forty km / h. Thus, an elephant is able to easily overtake a person. Of course, such sizes require a lot of food: for example, one elephant can eat about three hundred kilograms of grass per day. These animals are very intelligent and even capable of compassion. But, despite this, they are considered one of the most dangerous on the planet.
Interesting fact: because of their huge size the African elephant has to sleep while standing.
Sperm whale
The second place is taken by the sperm whale. Today it is the largest animal on earth from the suborder of toothed whales, and also the only remaining from the sperm whale family. Huge males of the sperm whale reach twenty meters in length and weigh fifty tons! But the females are much smaller: up to eleven meters in length, weighing fifteen tons. Of course, you can meet sperm whales and larger, but this is an exception.
In nature, adult male sperm whales do not have enemies. And for calves and females, only killer whales pose a threat.
Interesting fact: thirty-five percent of the sperm whale's entire body is only one head.
Blue whale
So, the largest animal (photo - in the article) is a blue whale. Other names are blue, or vomit. Refers to marine mammals... In total, there are three species of these giants in the world - southern, northern and dwarf whales. They practically do not differ in outward signs and sizes. Sometimes scientists distinguish a fourth species - the Indian whale. Northern and southern blue whales live in cold, circular waters, while dwarf whales live in tropical seas. All subspecies lead almost the same lifestyle. They swim, as a rule, one by one, sometimes in pairs. You can also meet small groups, but even in them, each of the whales is kept separately.
The blue whale is the largest animal in the world that has ever existed and is known to science. Even dinosaurs are unable to compete with him - he is truly huge! So, an adult can grow up to thirty meters in length. The weight can be of the order of one hundred and eighty tons. Yes, only one tongue of this animal weighs as much as a medium-sized Indian elephant (about three tons).
The blue whale has the largest heart in the world. It is about the size of a car and weighs about the same. The lung capacity reaches three thousand liters. This allows the whales to remain at submerged depths for about half an hour without oxygen. These giants swim fast enough (about forty km / h). You can notice them even from afar by the ten-meter fountains that appear during the ascent to the surface.
The blue whale's diet is mainly plankton and small creatures similar to shrimp. They are called "krill". About forty million krill are consumed by whales every day.
Largest pet
But what about our smaller brothers, whom we have tamed? Among them, there are also quite large individuals, which cannot be ignored.
The largest dog breed is the English Mastiff. On average, males grow up to ninety centimeters and weigh about one hundred and twenty kilograms. Bitches weigh a little less - somewhere up to one hundred kilograms. These dogs are aristocrats. They are loved not only for their power, but also for their poise, courage, and also peacefulness. The English Mastiff will become both an excellent watchdog and a funny companion dog.
The largest animal in the world of this breed is an English mastiff named Aikama Zorbo. He got into the Guinness Book of Records thanks to a weight of one hundred and fifty-odd kilograms.
The largest breed of domestic cats is the Ashera. It reaches a meter in length and at the same time weighs about fifteen kilograms.
This is an exotic hybrid cat, similar in appearance to little leopard. This view was withdrawn in 2006. To create the usher, the genes of the African serval, the Asian leopard and the common domestic cats... The animal got its name thanks to the pagan goddess Ashera.
This cat is not only the largest, but also the most expensive. So, an Ushera kitten costs more than twenty thousand dollars. However, this does not at all bother those who want to get such a pet, they take a queue in advance. This cat - very rare, since the company only raises one hundred animals a year.
Ashera is somewhat reminiscent of a small sphinx. She - perfect pet... It is considered hypoallergenic, loves to play with children, rub on legs and, of course, sleep. Yes, and absolutely not picky about food. Ashera is the only cat you can walk with on a leash.
The world's largest rabbit is the Belgian Flanders. This is a very ancient Flemish breed, developed in the sixteenth century (city of Ghent, Belgium). These rabbits can weigh about thirty pounds (thirteen kilograms) and be the size of a large dog.
The largest animals on earth are record-breaking animals that have reached the maximum parameters among their species in terms of mass, height or length. In this list you will find the names of the largest animals and learn a lot about the largest animals on earth.
10. Capybara
Capybara (also called capybara) is the most big representative detachment of Rodents. The word capybara in the language of the Indians means "lord of herbs." An adult capybara reaches a length of 135 cm, with a height at the withers of up to 60 cm. Capybaras weigh up to 65 kg, females are larger than males.
9. Tiger
The tiger is the most large predator from the Feline family. The most big tigers are Bengali and Amur. The dimensions of these big cats can reach up to 3 meters in length, excluding the length of the tail. A tiger can weigh up to 300 kg. The height at the withers is up to 115 cm.
There are known weight records for these species of tigers. Have bengal tiger the maximum weight was 388 kg, while Amur tiger- 384 kg. The word tiger means "sharp" and "fast."
8. Polar bear
The polar bear (other names: polar bear, polar bear, umka) is a large predator from the Bear family. The only one of the largest land predators on the planet, which is prone to tracking and hunting for humans, considering them to be an equivalent prey. A polar bear can reach a body length of 3 meters and weigh 1 ton. Height at withers is up to 150 cm. Females are smaller than males.
7. Large red kangaroo
The large red kangaroo (also called the red giant kangaroo) is the largest kangaroo. Adult males reach a length of 1.5 meters and a body weight of 85 kg. The tail is about 1 meter long. Sometimes the growth of especially large males is up to 2 meters. Females are smaller than males.
6. Gorilla
Gorillas are the most big monkeys, representatives from the primate squad. In adult males, the height can reach up to 2 meters, and the shoulder width is 1 meter. The weight of males reaches 250 kg or more. Females are almost 2 times smaller than males.
5. Giraffe
The giraffe is a mammal from the Artiodactyl order, which is the tallest animal on the planet. The length of the neck of these animals is 1/3 of the length of the whole body. The growth of the male reaches a height of 6 meters, and the weight is about 1000 kg. Females are slightly smaller than males in size.
4. Hippopotamus
Common hippopotamus, or hippopotamus - large land mammal from the artiodactyl squad. A weight of 3 tons is not uncommon for this animal, because its weight can reach 4.5 tons. The height of the hippopotamus is up to 165 cm. Body length adult usually reaches 3 meters, but can be up to 5 meters.
3. White rhino
The white rhinoceros is a huge mammal, a member of the Rhinoceros family. Old males reach a body weight of 5 tons. Usually rhinos weigh 2-2.5 tons. Their body length is 4 meters and their height is 2 meters.
2. Bush elephant
Bush elephant Is an animal of the genus African elephants... The bush elephant is the largest animal and the largest land mammal. The body length of these elephants reaches 7 meters, and the height is 3.5 meters. Average mass the body of a word is 7 tons, but it can go up to 12 tons. Males are slightly larger than females.
1. Blue whale
The blue whale, or blue whale, is the largest animal on Earth in terms of mass and length that has ever lived. Also, the blue whale is the largest whale of all Cetaceans and the largest mammal.
Dimensions (edit) blue whale quite impressive. It's not for nothing that the blue whale is currently the largest animal on Earth. These giants are 30 meters long and weigh over 150 tons. And despite this size, the blue whale easily rolls over onto its back, as you can see in the photo below.
Females are slightly larger than males. The largest female blue whale was 33 meters long and weighed 190 tons, while the largest male weighed 180 tons and had a body length of 31 meters.
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Planet Earth is full of amazing animals. It is inhabited by small and large, short and long, high and low. Each is unique in its own way.
But the real amazement is caused by animals of unprecedented size. In this article, we will take a look at the largest animals in the world. They all belong to completely different types.
The heaviest animal in the world
Of the animals living on land, the African elephant is the heaviest. It ranks as the second largest animal in the world. And it is the largest of the existing ones. Males african elephant grow in length up to 7.5 meters, in height up to 3.3 meters, weigh about 6 tons. Females are slightly smaller, their length reaches 7 meters, height is 2.7 meters, weight is less than 3 tons.The heaviest animal is the African elephant
By the way, an adult African elephant is missing natural enemies and all because of impressive size... However, cubs, in particular newborns, are very vulnerable to lions, crocodiles, hyenas and leopards.
Tallest animal in the world
Continuing our TOP of the most giant animals in the world - the giraffe. It is the tallest land animal on the planet. African cloven-hoofed mammal grows up to 5-6 meters in height. Average weight males - 1600 kilograms, females - 830 kilograms. The giraffe has an unusually long neck - more than 2 meters in length. Almost half the vertical height of individuals. And this is the result of a disproportionate lengthening of the cervical spine.The largest carnivores in the world
The largest carnivore on the planet that lives to this day is the southern elephant seal, simply a seal. The size of females and males varies significantly, and this difference is greater than that of any other mammal. 
Males are 5-6 times heavier than females. The average weight of males is 2200 - 4000 kilograms, while females are only 400-900 kilograms. Length - up to three meters.
The largest carnivorous land animals
At this point in the ranking of the largest animals in the world, the kodiak bear (variety brown bear) and a polar bear. The sizes of individuals are about the same and scientists are still at a loss to answer which bear is larger. 
The height of the animals starts from 1.6 meters, the total length is about 3 meters. The heaviest individuals that have been recorded weighed 1003 kilograms (polar bear) and 1135 kilograms (brown bear).
The largest reptile in the world
Such is the saltwater crocodile. Therefore, he was included in the list of the largest animals in the world. The reptile can be seen in suitable habitats ranging from east coast India and South-East Asia and ending with Northern Australia. 
The weight of an adult male reaches 1000 kilograms, while the length ranges from 4 to 5.5 meters. Mature males can grow larger. By the way, this type of reptile is the only one in existence, the size of which regularly exceeds 4.8 meters. Saltwater crocodile- a predator that attacks almost any animal in its vicinity (both in water and on land).
The largest amphibian in the world
Chinese giant salamander is the largest amphibian in the world. Its length is at least 180 centimeters. However, today, quite often the salamander does not live up to this size. The animal dwells in the rocky mountain lakes and streams in China. 
Their number is drastically decreasing due to pollution of the habitat, in excess of catching (salamander meat is considered a delicacy, moreover, the animal is used in Chinese traditional medicine).
The largest hare (rabbit)
The Flemish giant holds a worthy position in the ranking of the largest animals in the world. This is an old breed of domesticated rabbits that were bred in the Flemish region. They began to breed in the 16th century near the Belgian city of Ghent.The giant rabbit eats up the budget of its owners
Such a mutant rabbit can weigh up to 13 kilograms and is not inferior in size to a large dog.
The biggest bats in the world
Giant flying golden-crowned fox. For those who are afraid of mice - a real flying horror. Individuals grow up to 55 cm in length, wingspan can reach 1.8 meters. The bat weighs about 1.5 kilograms. 
It is worth noting that a simple large flying fox loses in mass and in length, but wins in wingspan.
The largest rodent in the world
Capybara or Guinea pig considered the largest rodent in the world. Such a miracle of nature dwells in the temperate or tropical parts east South America and the Andes. Individuals live mainly near water.Capybara - giant guinea pig
Adult capybaras grow up to 1.5 meters in length, up to a meter in height, and weigh about 105 kilograms. A huge guinea pig, by the way, easily gets along with a person.
The largest bony fish in the world
Meeting one while swimming is a shock. Ocean sunfish have a bony skeleton rather than a cartilaginous skeleton. The biggest bony fish resembles the head of a fish with a tail, where the main part is slightly smoothed from the side. 
The ocean specimen is 1.8 meters long, and from fin to fin, and even more so - up to 2.5 meters. The weight of a fisherman's dream is 1000 kilograms. By the way, there were even more impressive specimens - up to 3.3 meters in length, weighing up to 2300 kilograms.
The biggest snake
This is green anaconda... And therefore, it takes pride of place with the TOP of the largest animals on the planet. 
Maximum size, which was recorded, is 7.5 meters long and 250 kilograms in weight. However, there are rumors of larger individuals.
The largest bird in the world
The largest bird in the world cannot fly. The ostrich is an inhabitant of the plains of Arabia and Africa. Male individuals grow up to 2.8 meters and weigh 150 kilograms. The largest animal in the world is the blue whaleThe mammalian tongue alone weighs about 2.7 tons. The size can be compared to the size of the average Indian elephant. The heart of a blue whale weighs about 600 kilograms. And it is the largest in the world. By comparison, the heart is comparable in size and weight to a MiniCooper.
But animals can differ not only in physical size, but also in mental parameters. For example, among pets, the smartest, no matter how surprising it may seem, are pigs.
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