Well, let’s talk about some of the biggest animals that are larger than the members in the family today. We all know each animal has their own size based on their species. However, some of them tend to grow larger or longer than they should be which is rare. We might know about little crabs in the sea, but those who grow to the size of a trashcan are scary. So, let’s take a look at the 10 biggest animals in the world here on our list. Let us know which one do you think is the best.
1Chinese Giant Salamander
Well, they are the largest amphibians in the world. These salamanders can grow up to 180 centimeters in length. They are found in rocky mountains streams and lakes in China, Japan, and Taiwan.
2Coconut Crab
They got their name because they use their strong claws to crush coconut husks. They are just like hermit crabs, but a lot bigger. Coconut crabs can grow up to 1 meter in length with a weight of 4 kilograms.
3Giant Flemish Rabbit
It is the breed of domestic rabbit which is famous for its huge size. This type of rabbit weights 15 pounds on average while the biggest ones can reach up to 22lb. They come in many colors including black, blue, fawn, sandy, light gray, steel gray, and white.
4Giant Freshwater Stingray
They are just so big. Giant freshwater stingrays can grow up to 1.9 meters across with a weight of 600 kilograms. They are found in central Cambodia and Thailand, and they are among endangered species.
5Giant Weta Cricket
Weta cricket can grow up to 100mm in body length with a weight of about 20 to 30 grams.
6Goliath Beetle
Being a member of the largest insects on earth, Goliath beetles can grow up to 4.3 inches with 100 grams in weight. They also have different colors based on their species as well.
7Grizzly Polar Bear Hybrid
They are the hybrid of grizzly bears and polar bears, aka Grola or Pizzly. They are the largest bear on earth with an average weight from 500 to 900 pounds.
8Saltwater Crocodile
There are many reptiles species in the world, but the saltwater crocodile is the biggest among them all. Their size can reach up to 6.30 to 7 meters along with the weight of 1000 to 1200 kilograms. Their habitat is in saline and brackish mangrove swamps, deltas, lagoons, and lower stretches of rivers.
9The Astropectinidae
They are a family of sea stars with an enormous size that live on the seabed. These sea stars vary in colors, but they are all huge.
10Zeus The Tallest Dog
Zeus was recognized in the Guinness World Records as the tallest living dog in 2011. He weighed about 111 kilograms with a height of 1.118 meters.
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