we are fascinated by animals both small and large small animals are adorable and cute
whereas large animals impress us with their size and abilities when you think about large
animals you probably imagine elephants and whales but have you ever thought about other
mammals that are actually massive there are 10 animals that are way bigger than you think
you'll be amazed at how big our number one pick actually is let's get started number 10
giant bears we're kicking off our list today with a prehistoric species a bear that roamed north and
south america about 1.8 million years ago all the way up until 11 000 years ago these massive bears
are referred to as short-faced bears because of their disproportionately short snouts compared to
most modern bears these giant bears stood at about 11 to 12 feet tall and had an extremely dangerous
14 foot vertical arm reach the largest specimen found was calculated to weigh approximately 3 500
pounds for some perspective the largest bear ever recorded in modern times was a polar bear that
weighed about 2 200 pounds researchers disagree on what kind of diet kept these behemoths running
some believe that these bears were hyper carnivores devouring up to 35 pounds of flesh
each day others argue that these bears had an omnivorous diet that resembles modern bears today
either way this bear was finding enough to eat to remain huge number nine lions next up
is none other than the king of the jungle the lion these real creatures are the apex creditor
of the grassy plains savannas and scrub lands of africa they also live in very small populations in
india these big cats are ferocious hunters and do not have any natural predators to challenge them
males of the species are larger than the females and they can reach lengths of almost seven
feet stand about four feet tall at the shoulder and weigh as much as 500 pounds what makes these
animals even more impressive is that they are the only wild feline species to live in packs
a group of lions is called a pride and has one dominant male with several females
that are responsible for hunting for the whole group what is the biggest animal
you've ever seen in real life let us know in the comment section number eight bridesdales
these massive horses are native to scotland and were originally bred as draft horses to pull
heavy objects and blow fields for pre-industrial farmers clydesdales were also a popular choice
to be used as war horses because of their size strength and calm demeanor these humongous horses
stand over six feet tall and weigh between eighteen hundred and two thousand pounds
one of the most notable characteristics other than their overall massive size is the size
of their feet they measure in at almost two feet wide and each one of their horseshoes weighs about
five pounds clydesdales just don't grow up to be huge they are massive even as babies on average
a newborn clydesdale will weigh in at about 180 pounds because of the size and strength a single
clydesdale may be able to pull up to 8 000 pounds for a short period of time they also have the
ability to pull a carriage weighing between 200 to 400 pounds for up to 8 hours per day number 7
wolves next up on our list is the largest of all wild dog species the gray wolf gray wolves are
considered to be the elegant predator these highly social animals form tight-knit packs that live and
hunt together a symbol of northern wilderness and the ancestors to our domesticated dogs
these majestic creatures are still plentiful in rural areas all over the world
once the world's most widely distributed mammal the gray wolves range has been reduced
by one-third in recent years conservation efforts have been done to restore the gray wolf population
the male gray wolf can grow up to six and a half feet long and weigh as much as 200 pounds
these wolves are carnivores that usually prey on mammals much larger than themselves such as elk
deer or moose but will also eat smaller mammals such as beaver rabbit or livestock on average grey
wolves will eat 20 to 30 pounds of meat in one meal i guess that's what hungry like a wolf means
number six bison the bison is the largest mammal in north america male bison called bulls weigh
up to 2 000 pounds and stand six feet tall while females called cows weigh in at about 100 pounds
and stand at a height of four to five feet even baby bison called calves way as much as 70 pounds
at birth these massive babies are born with oranges fred fur and are referred to as red dogs
after a few months their hair starts to change to dark brown and their characteristic shoulder hump
and horns begin to grow considering the size of these animals it's best to keep your distance if
you do come in contact with a bison though you can tell its mood by looking at its tail when it hangs
down and switches naturally the bison is usually calm if the tail is standing straight up watch out
it may be ready to charge no matter what a bison's tail is doing remember that they are unpredictable
and can charge at any moment every year there are regrettable accidents caused by people getting too
close to these massive animals it's great to love the bison but love them from a distance
thank you for watching this far but we're not done yet you'll be surprised by what's coming
number five saltwater crocodiles number five on our list is an ancient beast of an animal that
has a deadly bite the saltwater crocodile lives in the coastal areas of australia and indonesia it
has become a well-known animal due to films and tv shows such as crocodile dundee and the crocodile
hunter these massive animals weigh up to 2 200 pounds and measure a staggering 17 feet in length
they are one of the deadliest animals in australia and are the largest living crocodile species
and reptile in the world it isn't hard to see why this scaly monster brings out fear in everyone
a human can apply 100 pounds of pressure per square inch in their job whereas a crocodile
can apply five thousands of pressure per square inch in their jaw throughout the last century
saltwater crocodiles were hunted almost to the point of extinction luckily in 1971 they became
a protected species and their numbers increased it is believed that there are now 150 000 salties
in australia today number four bald eagles up next is a national animal of the united states the bald
eagle is not an animal many people probably think of when they're thinking about large animals few
people get the chance to see these birds in real life and even fewer get a close-up view of them
they are usually spotted soaring high in the air over remote forested areas if you do ever
get the chance to see a bald eagle up close and personal you might be amazed at their size female
bald eagles are actually larger than the males and can grow up to three and a half feet tall
weighing as much as 15 pounds and have a wingspan of eight feet these birds will
typically bond with one mate for life each year when breeding season arrives the same pair meet
build or reuse a nest and raise up to three eaglets both the male and female bald eagles
help to raise their young by sitting on eggs hunting and providing food for their young
my pick for today is a giant version of a very cute animal
that being number three giant rabbits did you know that there is such a thing as a giant rabbit
it is true these beasts are enormous and can be easily mistaken for dogs
at first glance the flemish giant rabbit is a popular breed for people looking to show rabbits
in competition or just have a fluffy pet friend traditionally these huge bunnies were actually
bred for their meat and fur they grow up to two and a half feet long weigh 15 pounds on average
and their ears are eight inches long some giant rabbits have been known to grow to well over 20
pounds they're ideal pets for families because they're very gentle and have calm personalities
like all other rabbit species the flemish giants are herbivores
however because of their size they require much more food than an average rabbit
also like all other rabbits the flemish giant rabbit eats its own poop this process is called
coffrophagea and it actually helps them digest their own food number two menazzo
coming in at number two on our list today is manazo manaza was a southern elephant seal who
lived in japan's inoshima aquarium from the time he was 6 months old until his death in 2005 at age
11. manazo became famous after a popular low cat meme circulated showing him holding a blue bucket
and giving a goofy smile to the camera manaza was a giant weighing in at two tons and standing 15
feet tall southern elephant seals are the largest seal species and one of the largest living marine
mammals they get their name because of their massive size and large proboscis of the adult male
which they use to produce very loud roars especially during the breeding season
proving his legendary status since his death manazo has been immortalized in music and art
showing that this huge seal touched people's hearts all over the world number one the moose
the moose is the largest species in the deer family and they can live up to 15 to 25 years they
like to live near the banks of lakes and streams in rocky forest land areas and wooded hillsides
moose are notorious for attacking people when they are startled or upset which apparently
happens a lot moose are known to be very combative during the springtime when their calves are young
in the fall you have to watch out for males who are aggressively competing for mate
and in the winter they've been known to get hungry due to the lack of food around basically these
guys are grumpy pretty much the whole year round moose also cause considerable peril to motorists
like deer they aren't very smart when walking out in the middle of a busy road or highway
considering that on average an adult male moose weighs more than 500 to 700 kilograms and is
about seven and a half feet tall a collision can be very dangerous thank you for watching
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