The most massive terrestrial animals living today. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Rank ⇵ | Animal ⇵ | Max Weight (kg) ⇵ | Habitat ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Bush Elephant | 6,000 kg | Africa |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 4,000 kg | Asia |
| 3 | African Forest Elephant | 2,000 - 4,000 kg | Africa |
| 4 | White Rhinoceros | 2,300 kg | Africa |
| 5 | Indian Rhinoceros | 2,200 kg | Asia |
| 6 | Hippopotamus | 1,500 - 1,800 kg | Africa |
| 7 | Javan Rhinoceros | 1,400 kg | Asia |
| 8 | Black Rhinoceros | 1,400 kg | Africa |
| 9 | Giraffe | 1,200 kg | Africa |
| 10 | Gaur (Indian Bison) | 1,000 - 1,500 kg | Asia |
| 11 | Walrus (Land/Ice) | 1,000 - 1,200 kg | Arctic |
| 12 | Water Buffalo | 900 - 1,200 kg | Asia |
| 13 | American Bison | 900 - 1,000 kg | North America |
| 14 | Polar Bear | 450 - 700 kg | Arctic |
| 15 | Kodiak Bear | 300 - 600 kg | North America |
| 16 | Grizzly Bear | 300 - 400 kg | North America |
| 17 | Moose | 400 - 700 kg | North America/Europe |
| 18 | Arabian Camel (Dromedary) | 400 - 600 kg | Middle East |
| 19 | Bactrian Camel | 450 - 500 kg | Asia |
| 20 | Horse (Draft Breeds) | 800 - 1,000 kg | Global |
| 21 | Elk (Wapiti) | 330 - 380 kg | North America/Asia |
| 22 | Bengal Tiger | 200 - 260 kg | Asia |
| 23 | Siberian Tiger | 180 - 300 kg | Asia |
| 24 | Lion | 150 - 250 kg | Africa |
| 25 | Gorilla (Silverback) | 160 - 200 kg | Africa |
| 26 | Giant Panda | 100 - 115 kg | China |
| 27 | Zebra | 300 - 400 kg | Africa |
| 28 | Muskox | 280 - 400 kg | Arctic |
| 29 | Yak | 300 - 1,000 kg | Asia |
| 30 | Wild Boar | 100 - 300 kg | Europe/Asia |