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Its tusks have been known to reach 2.7 m (9 ft) in length, although in modern populations they are most commonly recorded at a length of 0.6–0.9 m (2 ft 0 in – 2 ft 11 in). [1] The average walking speed of an elephant is 7.2 km/h (4.5 mph), but they can run at recorded speeds of up to 24 km/h (15 mph).
[11] [12] The upper estimates of weight for these prehistoric animals would have easily rivaled or exceeded the largest rorquals and sauropods. [13] The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest living land animal. A native of various open habitats in sub-Saharan Africa, males weigh about 6.0 tonnes (13,200 lb) on average. [14]
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 ]
The hippopotamus is a megaherbivore and is exceeded in size among land animals only by elephants and some rhinoceros species. The mean adult weight is around 1,480 kg (3,260 lb) for bulls and 1,365 kg (3,009 lb) for cows. Exceptionally large males have been recorded reaching 2,660 kg (5,860 lb). [30]
Males weigh between 1,100 and 1,600 kg (2,430 and 3,530 lb), and occasionally up to 1,900 kg (4,190 lb) while females weigh between 700 and 1,200 kg (1,540 and 2,650 lb). [34] [35] They rank as mid-sized species among toothed whales. [36] Individuals of both sexes reach their maximum size by the time they are 10 years old. [37]
The weight of polar bears fluctuates during the year, as they can bulk up on fat and increase their mass by 50 percent. [31] A fattened, pregnant female can weigh as much as 500 kg (1,100 lb). [35] Adults may stand 130–160 cm (4.3–5.2 ft) tall at the shoulder. The tail is 76–126 mm (3.0–5.0 in) long. [10]
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Since a walrus's hide usually accounts for about 20% of its body weight, the total body mass of these two giants is estimated to have been at least 2,300 kg (5,000 lb). [23] The Atlantic subspecies weighs about 10–20% less than the Pacific subspecies. [5] Male Atlantic walrus weigh an average of 900 kg (2,000 lb). [4]