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Facts About Heaviest Land Animals in the World

The animal kingdom is home to a variety of giant species, dominating their habitats as the heaviest land animal

Meet some of the giant animals on Earth

The American bush elephant is covered in a thick layer of black and brown fur and is one of the heaviest land animal

The white Rhino is the largest species of rhinoceros. Male rhinos weigh up to 3.6 tones while female rhinos weigh up to 1.7 tonnes

Hippos are among the heaviest land animal and are mostly found in countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa

American bison are also among the heaviest land animals, weighs between 880 and 2800 pounds

The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg

Saltwater crocodile Largest and heaviest living reptiles, growing up to 7 meters long and weighing up to 1200 kg

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