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The Top 5 Largest Land Mammals
| Mammal | Length/height (m/f) | Weight (kg/lbs) | Red List Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) |
7.3 m/3.0 m 24 ft/13 ft |
7,045 kg, 15,500 lbs |
Near Threatened (pop.trend: Increasing) |
| 2 | Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) |
3.9 m/1.5 13 ft/5 ft |
3,556 kg, 7,840 lbs |
Vulnerable (pop.trend: decreasing) |
| 3 | White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) |
4.0 m/2.0 m 13 ft/7 ft |
2,300 kg, 5,000 lbs |
Near Threatened (pop.trend: decreasing) |
| 4 | Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) |
5.4 m (to horns) 18 ft (to horns) |
1,360 kg, 3,000 lbs |
Least Concern (pop.trend: decreasing) |
| 5 | Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) |
3.0 m/2.0 m 9.8 ft/6.5ft |
1,197 kg, 2,640 lbs |
Not applicable |
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Animals & Nature, Top 5 Largest
Sources: Various, IUCN 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
List Notes:
Sources: Various, IUCN 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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