There are sorts of large creatures in the world, but do you what some of the biggest
of the bunch are?
Join us as we show you 10 of the biggest animals in the world.
10.
Short Faced Bear Bears are massive creatures in their own right.
I mean, think about it, there's a reason people fear them and are told to keep a good distance
from them, you know?
After all, they can tower over most people and animals, but in terms of the biggest ones
that ever existed, that would be the Short-Faced Bear.
Now I know what you're thinking, how much "bigger" was it than modern bears?
Well, these bears stood over 13-feet-tall when on its back legs, which is three feet
taller than the biggest bears in the world today.
Yeah, that's frightening.
But their height wasn't the only difference they had, for they had a lot of girth too.
Modern bears can weigh at most around 800 pounds, which is very heavy no doubt and could
easily crush you.
But the Short-Faced Bear weighed around 2,000 pounds.
Plus, the Short-Faced Bears was always hungry to an extent, and it had the ability to chase
down and rip apart bison, buffalo, and more.
Truly, they weren't something to mess with, and taking them down is very hard.
And that's with a regular bear, the Short-Faced bears were infamous for their aggressive tendencies.
So their very nature would make them major threats to all humans, as well as livestock
and any other animals it would get its eyes on.
Plus, due to its size, regular guns would likely not take it down.
Not even shotguns more than likely.
Again...frightening?
You might notice that I'm using a lot of past tense words here, and that's because the Short-Faced
Bear was one of the biggest bears...during the ice age.
But...
Ironically, there are some who believe that the Short-Face bear still exists out in the
world today despite having been killed off.
This is unconfirmed of course.
But could you imagine if it was confirmed?
There is some evidence to say they're still alive...I'm just saying...
9.
Whale Shark SHARK!!!
Ok, I'm kidding, there's not really a shark near you.
But what might surprise you is what the biggest shark alive in the world is today.
And that would be the Whale Shark.
There's a reason it's called the biggest fish in the world (remember, sharks are technically
fish), as they've been recorded as growing up to 44 feet in length, and they weigh a
massive 25 tons.
But, some actually think that they can grow even larger, and some say that they can get
up to 66 feet in length.
This is because these guys can live in deep depths and obviously we don't know where EVERY
one of them is.
While many aquatic creatures like to live in certain areas all over the world, the Whale
Shark is different in that it doesn't mind traveling all over the world, hence only guessing
its true size.
The Whale Shark will go to big ocean areas, small seas, and even travel to places near
rivers if it can reach it.
It's been called "cosmopolitan" because it doesn't like to stay in one area forever.
Another interesting thing about the Whale Shark is that unlike its brethren, it prefers
to be near the surface, which is why it often gets spotted.
And yet, when it needs to, it'll dive down deep into the oceans waters, even diving as
far as 700 meters down with ease.
But here's the catch, it doesn't act like a shark in terms of eating.
Rather, it acts like a whale, it only eats small fish and plankton.
Sometimes it'll just swim with its mouth open and catch what it can.
It will hunt if it can't get food this way, but it's perfectly fine with taking what it
can get.
So yeah, this is literally a gentle giant.
You should be grateful...no really.
8.
Komodo Dragon Fear not, this is not an actual dragon, but
because of its size, temperament, and more...it can act like one.
You know, minus the fire.
If you're wondering what exactly the Komodo Dragon is the "biggest of" that would be lizards.
Yes, there is a lizard that is massive and scary and it is the Komodo Dragon.
Measuring up to 10 feet in length and over 300 pounds in certain cases, the Komodo Dragon
without a doubt is the largest living lizard in the world right now.
What's more, they're also the most aggressive lizard of the bunch.
Which means it's just as scary as you'd think it would be.
You might be wondering though, "How did the Komodo Dragon become so large when the other
lizard species rarely if ever grow that big?"
That would be because of gigantism on the islands of Indonesia it was discovered on.
Some even believe that their size is due in part to the genes they share with ancient
creatures that used to live in that area and in Australia such as the Megolania.
Which if you don't know is an even BIGGER lizard that used to kill everything that moved,
went extinct...and yet is also still believed to be alive...glad I don't live Down Under!
Since their discovery, the Komodo Dragons have been an item of fascination for many
people, including getting a few of them in zoos in Europe and other parts of the world.
Though to be clear, if you were to see one in the wild...keep your distance, they really
do know how to kill with ease.
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7.
Giant Clam Ok, I want you to picture a movie or TV show
that is set underwater and features a Giant Clam, ok?
How big is it in the show/movie?
Bigger than a human, right?
Something that sometimes acts alive?
Yeah, thought so.
The truth is a bit less...cinematic.
But, the Giant Clam is the largest bivalve mollusk in the world today with a diameter
of about 4 feet.
So yeah, it's bigger than some people!
Like children!
Just as impressive is its weight, as it can way over 500 pounds at times!
So...can it kill a human like they show in the films and TV shows?
Eh...yes and now.
it could if it tried...but it doesn't seek out humans, and while it could crush one,
the speed at which it closes its big mouth is SLOW!
So you'd have to be slow yourself or not paying attention to get swallowed by them.
6.
Goliath Beetle Did I ever mention I hate bugs?
Because I do, like I REALLY do, and the bigger the bigger the bugs?
The worse they are in my mind.
If you're looking for one of the largest of the lot to scare me you should go looking
for the one named Goliath Beetle.
Which ranks among the biggest among bugs via size, bulk and weight.
The ONLY plus side of the Goliath Beetle in my mind is that it resides solely in Africa.
Specifically, they live in tropical forests on the continent.
Which means they are a LONG WAY AWAY!!!!
Ok, I'll focus on facts now.
Their diet primarily consists of the sap from the trees as well as fruit from them.
The male Goliath Beetles can reach over 4 inches in length, and can weigh up to 3.5
ounces at points in their life.
They are known though to be creatures that value high-protein meals.
You know...if you're into that kind of thing, which I most certainly AM NOT!!!!
Seriously!
Look at how big this thing is, keep it in Africa and let's move on!
5.
African Bush Elephant Like many elephants, the African Bush Elephant
is known for its girth, and its girth makes it the biggest elephant aroun.
Its height up to its shoulders can reach up to 13 feet.
Its length can be up to 24 feet.
And when you combine that, that allows this elephant to weight over 10 tons.
They're so big that they have no natural predators outside of humans.
Who have to cheat to kill them as you likely know.
Typically, predators will try and go after the younger elephants as they aren't as much
of a threat physically and can't run away as quickly as other prey.
The African Bush Elephant is one of many elephant species who live in families and groups.
They typically are nomadic in their lives, including moving through places in Africa
like Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, and Angola.
Even going to entirely different habitats depending on the time of year and need.
The African Bush Elephant is an herbivore, and adults can eat up to 300 pounds of food
a day.
Which may seem like a lot, but remember, they have a massive body they need to keep energized.
The only downfall of these elephants is that they have ivory tusks, and they're being killed
for them.
4.
Flemish Giant Rabbit Rabbits are curious creatures.
They're small, they aren't hard to maintain, and they MULTIPLY LIKE MAD!!!!
But...if you're looking for the biggest (and arguably most adorable) of the lot...that
would be The Flemish Giant Rabbit.
Now, rabbits can get pretty big depending on the breed, but this Giant Rabbit is the
size of a dog, and not because of its hair which is quite large itself.
Believe it or not, these rabbits can get to around 3 feet in length.
As if that wasn't enough, they're actually bred to be pets.
They also are used in shows, no doubt to entertain the kids.
I mean...look at it!
And whether it's through nature or nurture, these rabbits are incredibly kind, so they're
known as "gentle giants".
Which again makes sense as they were bred as pets.
So if you're looking for a giant fluffy rabbit to have...here you go!
3.
Capybara Rodents in our world are given the stereotype
of evil, scary, and sometimes disease carriers.
But...if you're looking at a Capybara?
You can hold off on that fear for a bit.
What's a Capabara?
It's the largest rodent in the world right now, and they're so big that they can be up
to 170 pounds!
Yeah, there's a rodent that weighs as much as a human...maybe you should be scared...oh
and did I mention they can be 2 feet tall?
Because they can.
Waiting for the catch?
Here it is: the Capybara are quite social animals.
In fact, they usually like to be in groups of about 10 of their kind, with it being led
by one male and the others following its lead.
One of the biggest ironies of the Capybara might just be that it is a viable pet in some
parts of the United States, however, some states are strictly against it being around,
so you'd better check your state laws before asking for one.
Still, they can be good pets, and as the San Diego Zoo proves, they can be trained to do
various tasks for their owners.
So yeah, they are rodents...but they're easily one of the best of the lot.
2.
Giraffe I apologize to all of you who are still mourning
the loss of Geoffrey the Giraffe of Toys 'R Us fame, but trust me when I say that while
he's gone, his species is not forgotten.
Which would be hard given that they're HUGE!
The reason for the giraffes massive height is due to its trademark neck, could you imagine
if that thing got sore?
It also has long legs which add to its height.
So how did it get so big?
Evolution is believed to be the "culprit".
Mainly in that the giraffe grew its long legs so it could eat off of trees and thus always
have something to have.
This is spurned on by the fact that most animals in Africa eat the grass and can't reach the
trees.
However, due to their large appearance, they're not the fastest creatures in Africa, and that
leaves them in danger to being preyed on by lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and more.
Plus, humanity hasn't been helpful in keeping their numbers up as poaching and urbanization
has hurt them.
But, they're still around!
You will be avenged Geoffrey!
1.
Lion's Mane Jellyfish Jellyfish are one of the terrors of the ocean
that people often forget because they think about sharks, octopus, and more.
But people forget that Jellyfish can sting you, hurt you, and even pump you full of venom
that can do a number on you.
Plus...they've got length that can really mess you up.
Case in point, the Lion's Mane Jellyfish.
The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is one of the longest creatures on the face of this Earth, and is
the largest Jellyfish on Earth..
Just the body, called the "bell" is known to be 7 feet long.
Then...there are the tentacles.
Each Lion's Mane Jellyfish can technically have up to 1000 tentacles on it.
1000!!!
Sometimes it can have even more.
They're tied up into clusters, eight of them, with 150 tentacles per.
As for how long they go, these things can reach 190 feet in length.
Which means it can be a long way away, and yet you can still be hurt by them.
Making them a true long distance unintentional threat.
Thankfully for all involved, the Lion's Mane Jellyfish is not a venomous jellyfish, but
its stings will hurt you, so if you're in the waters where it resides (the North Atlantic,
Pacific, and Arctic Oceans), you'll need to be very mindful of your surroundings....or
else.
Thanks for watching everyone!
What did you think of these biggest animals both on Earth and from the past?
Which of these was the most surprising to you in terms of their big body sizes?
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