9 Absolutely Massive Animals

Goliath Beetle

The Goliath Beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing up to 3.5 ounces (100 g) and reaching lengths of 11 cm (4.3 inches)

Chinese Salamander

The Chinese Giant Salamander is the largest living amphibian, weighing up to 66 lb (30 kg) and reaching 6 ft (1.8 m) in length.

Ostrich

The Chinese Giant Salamander is the largest living amphibian, weighing up to 66 lb (30 kg) and reaching 6 ft (1.8 m) in length.

Saltwater Crocodile

The Saltwater Crocodile holds the title of the largest living reptile, typically reaching an average length of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Whale Shark

Inhabiting the underwater realm, the Whale Shark holds the title of the largest living fish, reaching lengths of 40 feet (12 meters).

Brown Bear

Brown Bears and Polar Bears share the title of largest living land carnivores, weighing up to 907 kg (1 ton) and standing at 10 ft (3 m) tall on their hind legs.

Giraffe

At 19 ft (5.8 m) tall, giraffes are the tallest living animals on Earth, with necks reaching 6 ft (1.8 m). Found in East African grasslands, they use their long tongues to feed on high vegetation.

African Elephant

African Elephants are the largest living land animals, weighing up to 6,350 kg (7 tons). They can grow to 35 ft (10.6 m) from trunk to tail and have a shoulder height of 13 ft (4.2 m).

Colossal Squid

Viral internet posts claim colossal squids can reach 60 ft (18 m) or even 90 ft (27 m) in length, but these sizes are often exaggerated.