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The heaviest land mammal is the African bush elephant, which has a weight of up to 10.1 t (11.1 short tons).It measures 10–13 ft at the shoulder and consumes around 230 kg (500 lb) of vegetation a day.
The largest of the scorpions is the species Heterometrus swammerdami of the Indian subcontinent, which have a maximum length of 29.2 cm (11.5 in) and weigh around 60 g (2.1 oz). Another extremely large scorpion is the African emperor scorpion ( Pandinus imperator ), which can weigh 57 g (2.0 oz) but is not known to exceed a length of 23 cm (9.1 ...
Weight for males ranges from 1.7 to 14 pounds (0.8–6.4 kg) and for females from 11 ounces to 8.2 pounds (0.3–3.7 kg). [76] The largest possum is the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) from Australia 32–58 cm [77] with a tail length of 24–40 cm. [78] It weighs 1.2-4.5 kg. [78] Males are generally larger than females.
This species, which can range up to 0.45 m (1.5 ft) in length and weigh 1.5 kg (3.3 lb), is sometimes commercially fished. [73] [86] Characins (Characiformes) The largest species is the African freshwater fish, the giant tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath). The top size of this fish is 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and 50 kg (110 lb).
Another species-rich neotropical family is the ovenbirds, the largest of which, the great rufous woodcreeper (Xiphocolaptes major) of the Amazonian rainforest, can weigh up to 162 g (5.7 oz) and 35 cm (14 in). The specialized antbird family can range up to 156 g (5.5 oz) and 35.5 cm (14.0 in) in the giant antshrike (Batara cinerea). [33]
Pacific walrus facts. While walruses are related to seals and sea lions, they stand out due to their size and tusks, according to the zoo's website.Pacific walruses are about 10 feet long and ...
The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) of Southeast Asia is longer but more slender, and has been reported to measure as much as 8 m (26 ft) in length and weigh up to 168 kg (370 lb). [ 1 ] [ 55 ] [ 56 ] The Burmese python , a south-east Asian species is known to reach up to 6 m (20 ft) and weigh as much as 150 kg (330 lb) and is ...
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