On the blue planet Earth, there are a group of giants that refresh human cognition of animals with their incredible huge size. Today, let us explore the top ten heaviest mammals in existence and feel the shock brought by these real "heavyweights" in nature!
Ranking | Animal | Average weight [tons] | Maximum weight [tons] | Average total length [meters] |
1 | Blue whale | 150 | 200 | 25.5 |
2 | North Pacific Right Whale | 60 | 120 | 15.5 |
3 | Southern Right Whale | 58 | 110 | 15.25 |
4 | fin whale | 57 | 120 | 19.5 |
5 | north atlantic right whale | 55 | 100 | 15 |
6 | bowhead whale | 54.5 | 120 | 15 |
7 | sperm whale | 31.25 | 57 | 13.25 |
8 | big-finned whale | 29 | 48 | 13.5 |
9 | sei whale | 22.5 | 45 | 14.8 |
10 | gray whale | 19.5 | 45 | 13.5 |
Without a doubt, the blue whale is the largest animal in the history of the earth. Its longest record is 33.6 meters, which is equivalent to the length of two buses! The weight is even more amazing, up to 200 tons, which is about the total weight of 33 African elephants. Although the blue whale is huge, it has a gentle personality. It feeds on tiny krill and swims gracefully in the deep blue ocean.
The North Pacific Right Whale weighs an average of 60 tons, and the largest weight can even reach 120 tons. It is about 15.5 meters long. Although they were once endangered due to whaling activities, they have now become one of the symbols of marine protection.
The maximum weight of the Southern Right Whale is up to 110 tons and the length is about 15.25 meters. These whales are known for their slow and graceful posture. They migrate thousands of kilometers every year, showing great endurance and vitality.
Fin whales are known as the "sprint champions" of whales. They not only weigh up to 120 tons, but also reach a length of 19.5 meters. They swim very fast in the water and are known as one of the fastest whales in the world.
The North Atlantic Right Whale is about 15 meters long and weighs about 100 tons at most. This gentle whale was once favored in the whaling era, but now its number has been greatly reduced and it has become an endangered species.
Bowhead whales are not only huge in size, with a maximum weight of 120 tons and a length of about 15 meters, but are also known for their amazing longevity. Some individuals have even lived for 200 years! In the cold waters of the Arctic, they live leisurely and calmly.
With an average weight of 31.25 tons and a maximum weight of 57 tons, sperm whales are famous for preying on giant squid. They can dive thousands of meters into the deep sea, mysterious and full of legends.
Humpback whale (also known as humpback whale) has a maximum weight of 48 tons and a length of about 13.5 meters. It is famous for its wonderful leaping out of the water and can often be seen in whale watching tours.
Sei whales are about 14.8 meters long and weigh 45 tons. They migrate quickly and are one of the fastest among all large whales.
Gray whales can weigh up to 45 tons and are about 13.5 meters long. They migrate up to 20,000 kilometers every year, making them the champion of long-distance travel in the animal world.
Although it did not make the top ten, the largest existing land mammal, the African savannah elephant, is also worth mentioning. They can reach a shoulder height of nearly 4 meters and a weight of 10.4 tons. With their gentle and intelligent character, they have become the giant representative of the land animal world.
These heavyweight superstars on the earth not only amaze us with their amazing weight, but also make us feel the infinite possibilities of life and the wonders of the earth's ecology with their diverse and unique lifestyles. Protecting them is to protect our common home and future.
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