The Most Massive Animals Still Roaming the Planet

World’s Largest Animal

The Blue Whale is not only the largest living animal, but it’s also the largest animal that ever lived. This massive creature grows up to 98 feet and weighs over 190 tons—their hearts alone weigh over 400 pounds! The craziest thing about this massive animal is that they really only eat krill, up to 40 million a day.

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The More You Know

  • More than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the US at Thanksgiving.
  • The yellowhead jawfish incubates its eggs in its mouth.
  • Pigs are considered to be the world’s fifth-smartest animal.
  • Spiked and studded dog-collars were an Ancient Greek invention.
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