Meet the largest animals on Earth
Our earth is inhabited by a multitude of fantastic animals, and some of them... well, they definitely stand out from the pack! Have you ever wondered which of these creatures is the biggest? Then look no further! We delve into the realm of animals and present you with a list of the largest specimens on our planet.
Click through the gallery and take a look!
Biggest marsupial
The red kangaroo holds the title of the world's largest marsupial.
Red kangaroo
These adorable creatures can reach a length of about 5.3 ft (1.6 m), with their tail alone being up to 3.6 ft (1.1 m) long. They also weigh about 200 lbs (90 kg).
Biggest lizard
The Komodo dragon holds the title of Earth's biggest lizard.
Biggest bird
The heaviest bird on Earth is the ostrich, while the largest flying bird is the wandering albatross, which is known for its huge wingspan.
Biggest butterfly
The Queen Alexandra's birdwing holds the title of the largest butterfly on Earth.
Biggest animal on Earth
The blue whale is the largest animal on earth in terms of size, and no other creature comes close to its magnitude.
Biggest primate
When it comes to primates, the largest of them all is the eastern gorilla.
Biggest rodent
The capybara is indeed the largest rodent on Earth.
Biggest bat
The giant golden-capped flying fox, also called the giant golden-crowned flying fox, holds the title of the largest bat in the world.
Biggest snake
The reticulated python holds the record for the longest snake.
Biggest fish
The whale shark ranks as the largest fish that lives in our waters.
Biggest jellyfish
The lion's mane jellyfish is the largest of its kind.
Biggest arthropod
The largest arthropod on Earth is the Japanese spider crab.
Biggest bivalve
The giant clam, scientifically known as Tridacna gigas, holds the title of the largest bivalve mollusk in our oceans.
