The 5 Huge Animals by Weight

Various animals live in almost every country in the world. Some attract attention with their appearance, while others attract attention with their weight.

Animals are organisms that have the ability to move around, eat other things, reproduce, and protect themselves from predators. Animals may be divided into two agencies: invertebrates (animals with out backbones) and vertebrates (animals with backbones). There are many different types of animals, but they can be grouped together into five categories based on their diets: carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, detritivores, and scavengers.

Carnivores are animals that eat meat. They include cats, dogs, bears, lions, tigers, wolves, sharks, crocodiles, and birds of prey. Carnivorous animals need to consume large amounts of protein each day in order to survive.

Herbivores are animals that only eat plants. Herbivores include cows, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, deer, camels, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys. These animals get energy from grass, leaves, twigs, bark, fruit, seeds, roots, bulbs, and tubers.

Omnivores are animals which can consume both meat and plant life. Omnivores include pigs, rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, bats, and humans.

Detritivores are animals that break down dead organic matter. Detritivores include earthworms, ants, termites, beetles, moles, and fungi.

Scavengers are animals that eat dead bodies after death. Scavengers include vultures, crows, foxes, owls, hawks, eagles, and jackals.

1. Blue Whale - 150 tons

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal ever recorded. Its weight can reach up to 150 tons. This species lives in cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and Antarctic Oceans. They are known to live over 100 years.

Blue whales have been hunted since ancient times. In the early 19th century, they were hunted almost to extinction. Today, their population has increased again due to protection laws.

Blue whales eat krill, squid, fish, plankton, and other small animals. Their diet consists mainly of zooplankton, but they also consume some crustaceans, mollusks, cephalopods, and fish.

Blue whales produce a thick layer of blubber that insulates them from extreme temperatures. Blubber helps them maintain a constant body temperature.

A blue whale's heart weighs about 1 ton. It beats at a rate of 60-70 times per minute.

The average lifespan of a blue whale is between 50 and 70 years.

2. Killer Whales - 3.5 tons

Killer whales are known to hunt in pods of 50-150 individuals. They have been observed hunting seals and other marine mammals in groups. This group size allows them to maintain a high level of social cohesion while still being able to pursue their prey.

Killer whales are highly intelligent animals that can learn from each other through observation. They use tools and communicate using echolocation.

Killer whales are known for their complex communication system. They produce clicks and whistles that allow them to communicate over long distances. These sounds are used to warn others about predators and to locate food sources.

Killer whales are known as some of the largest dolphins in the world. They can reach lengths of 10 feet and weigh up to 6 tons. Their large head and massive jaw muscles help them break down their prey into smaller pieces.

Killer whales are known not only for their intelligence but also for their ability to survive in harsh environments. They are often found in cold waters and are capable of diving to depths of 1,000 meters (3,280 ft).

Killer whales are known throughout history for their role in warfare. In the past, they were hunted for their blubber and skin. Today, they are protected under international law.

3. Elephant - 4 tons

Elephants are known for their size and strength. They can weigh over 6 tons and stand at 7 feet tall. This makes them the largest land animal in the world. Elephants have been around for millions of years and were first domesticated in Africa about 5,000 years ago.

4. Giraffe - 1,1 tons

Giraffes are herbivores that eat leaves, shoots, twigs, fruits, flowers, bark, roots, tubers, bulbs, corms, rhizomes, seeds, and even insects. They have long necks, short legs, and large ears. Their diet consists mainly of grasses, herbs, shrubs, and trees.

Giraffes can reach heights of up to 18 feet tall and weigh between 2,000-4,500 pounds. A giraffe's neck measures about 6-7 feet long and its head weighs around 300 pounds.

Giraffes live in herds of 10-20 animals and typically travel at speeds of 15 miles per hour.

Giraffes are native to Africa but now live in many parts of the world including South America, India, Australia, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Giraffes are the tallest land animal in the world.

5. Hippopotamus - 1,5 tons

The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is a large aquatic mammal that lives mainly in Africa. They are known to have a lifespan of over 50 years, but can live even longer if they do not get sick. Hippos are herbivores and eat grasses, sedges, shrubs, roots, tubers, fruits, leaves, shoots, stems, bark, flowers, seeds, bulbs, and fungi. Hippos are able to swim at speeds of up to 30 mph.