Largest land animals on Earth

African Bush Elephant (10,400 kg / 23,000 lb) The largest land animal on Earth, yet tragically endangered.

Asian Elephant (4,000 kg / 8,800 lb) Despite being smaller in size compared to their African counterparts, Asian elephants still wield considerable mass.

Hippo (3,600 kg / 7,900 lb) Possessing massive skulls, hefty teeth, and powerful muscles, hippos are formidable giants.

White Rhinoceros (2,400 kg / 5,300 lb) Despite their intimidating appearance, Rhinos are gentle herbivores facing threats from poaching.

Polar Bear: Towering at 11.5 feet tall and weighing up to 1600 pounds, polar bears are the largest land predators, hidden beneath their iconic white fur.

Rothschild Giraffe (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) Once thought to evolve long necks for reaching high branches, giraffes' true evolutionary reasons remain a debate.

Bison (900 kg+ / 1,984 lb) Known for their immense size, bison can weigh up to almost 900kg, particularly in certain age groups.

Ostrich: Surprisingly tall, ostriches reach an average height of 9.2 feet, making them unexpected members of the list of largest animals.

Moose: Towering over their surroundings, moose stand at approximately 10.2 feet tall and weigh around 790 pounds.

Bengal Tiger: Dominating the wild as one of the largest tiger species, Bengal tigers measure approximately 10.5 feet in length and weigh 400 pounds.