7 Heaviest Land Animals On The Planet

Sagar Puri
Feb 26, 2024

Elephant

Adult male African elephants can weigh up to 12,000 pounds (5,400 kg) and the Asian elephant is slightly smaller than its African counterpart, with males weighing around 8,800 pounds (4,000 kg).

White Rhinoceros

Adult male white rhinos can weigh between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds (1,800 - 2,700 kg).

Hippopotamus

Adult male hippos can weigh up to 4,500 pounds (2,000 kg).

Giraffe

Male giraffes can weigh up to 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg).

Gaur

These large wild cattle can weigh up to 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg).

African Buffalo

Large males can weigh around 2,000 pounds (900 kg).

Polar Bear

Adult male polar bears can weigh up to 1,500 pounds (680 kg).

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