34 Images That Put The Incredible Size Of The Animal Kingdom In Perspective (Some Are Huge)
We often see ourselves as the top creatures on the planet, but animals have a way of reminding us why it's called the "animal kingdom."
It’s humbling to think about massive bison weighing up to 3,000 pounds and spiders as large as dinner plates lurking quietly, just waiting for us to slip up…
Oh Snap
You might have seen a snapping turtle or two at your local pond and assumed they were quite big.
But in reality, they can grow much larger than the ones we usually come across.
Popping Up To Say Hello
This crocodile is approaching to put on a show for the tourists.
At the same time, it's a powerful reminder that if it chose to, it could easily overturn this boat or cause serious harm.
Imagine What The Uncle Looks Like If That's The Ant
"A flood brought this new species of ant into my neighborhood. Here's a size comparison with a regular ant."
What kind of epic, biblical-level flood would it take to introduce ants that resemble tarantulas into a neighborhood?
A Moose On The Loose
When you imagine a moose, you probably think of a pretty massive animal—but just how big are they really?
Here's a size comparison for you. That moose could easily crush the car behind it in no time.
Don't Poke The Bear
If you're planning to pick up grizzly bear paws, you’d better be absolutely sure the bear they belong to is fast asleep.
Otherwise, you’re about to learn a hard lesson—very quickly.
That's A Horse Of A Different Color
We knew that cows were fairly large creatures, but this is next level.
Are we sure that isn't just a Clydesdale that's been painted to look like a regular old dairy cow?
The Maine Attraction
She's definitely not an overweight cat; this Maine Coon just has a naturally big build.
If you own one, you get used to her size—until you see her next to your other kittens and suddenly notice she’s as big as a schnauzer.
They've Found The Hungry Caterpillar
They weren't kidding around with that children's book about the very hungry caterpillar.
This is clearly a growing boy who needs his nutrients, and he's had his fair share of food today.
He Doesn't Look Bald
You probably haven't had the chance to see a bald eagle up close.
But if you did, you’d quickly notice they’re much bigger than they look when flying high in the sky.
And This Isn't Even Your Biggest Concern
Australian wildlife is famous for its large spiders, but this one really stands out.
And believe it or not, it's not even the most dangerous among them…
That Would Hurt If It Pinched You
If one claw weighed nearly 5 pounds, just imagine how huge the lobster it came from must be.
No thanks to the person who has to struggle to put that giant into the boiling pot!
Don't Go Swimming In That River
Your first fishing trip of the season out with the boys, and one of you manages to reel this sucker in, what do you do?
If you toss it back in the water, he'll know where your boat is when he comes back for revenge.
Now That's A Growth Spurt
A sunfish starts out smaller than a marble at birth!
But don't let their tiny size fool you—they eventually grow into the tough kid on the playground, ready to push anyone who dares to challenge them.
Dad Vs. Dog
There are cat people, dog people, and then there are those who live with house-horses.
At 6'2", Dad might be tall, but in that household, he's definitely not the biggest presence.
It Follows You Everywhere
Giant squids are known for having the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, and this is your proof of that.
Giant squids can grow up to five times the size of an adult man, so naturally, their soccer ball-sized eyes match that.
Hop The Heck Away From Us
You don't have to panic, at least not completely...
This giant grasshopper that measured more than a foot long was found in Costa Rica, so there's a good chance it'll never make it's way to America.
How Is This Pawssible?
It really shouldn't come as a surprise to us that a tiger has some pretty large feet to keep their giant bodies standing.
But it's different to see it up close.
Wouldn't Want Them Stepping On Your Toes
Horses are big enough as is, but then you get to the Clydesdale, and it's a whole new level. They're glorious in the Budweiser commercials, but in person?
You'll want to watch your step—or theirs
I Don't Wanna Hold Your Hand
If you're looking for the perfect way to probably break every bone in your hand, try shaking hands with a gorilla and see what happens.
He'd win in an arm-wrestling contest too, probably.
Whale Would You Look At That...
You learned in school that in terms of big animals, whales pretty much take the crown.
But seeing just how big their skulls alone are is a real eye-opener.
Is This Squirrel Okay?
If you're like me and you already weren't thrilled about the existence of bats, you're not going to be happy when you find out that the hammerhead bat is just flying around somewhere.
This thing is terrifying!
This Is Where The Horsepower Comes From
It makes sense that an animal that weighs 1,500 pounds is going to have some pretty large organs to match its large exterior.
But seeing this set of fully inflated horse lungs puts it in perspective.
The Seal Of Approval
Imagine the splash that Minazo the elephant seal must make when he's jumping in the pool at the aquarium.
He'd get a 10/10 in the cannonball competition for sure.
That Doesn't Look Like a Backyard Snail
At first glance, you might have thought you were looking at a woman holding a bunny rabbit, but no, you'd be sorely mistaken.
That's simply a giant African land snail chilling on her hand.
His Head Weighs More Than A Human Being
At birth, a baby bison weighs around 40–70 pounds.
From there, they just keep on growing until they reach a size more like this guy, who weighs around 3,000 pounds.
Avocados Or Eggs?
You know that those giant green eggs couldn't have come out of a chicken, so who do they belong to? Emus.
How someone got their hands on a bunch of emu eggs is a different question altogether.
An Absolute Unit
Hippos may seem like harmless creatures, but we don't trust any creature that is four times as tall as our toddler.
If it wanted to, it could totally break through that glass wall. It just chooses not to.
That's A Lot Of Slime
The giant Chinese salamander is rightfully named considering it's the largest salamander and amphibian in the world. It reportedly sometimes smells like pepper and makes noises like a small child would.
The scientist was provided in case you doubted the salamander's size. This one isn't even fully grown!
Searching For Buried Treasure
You're going to need to bring him a lot more sand if you expect that this giant leatherback turtle is going to be able to successfully bury himself on this beach.
That's a big turtle!
Still Cute, Regardless Of Size
The larger one's paw is about the size of the smaller one's head, but double the dog just means double the cuteness in our book, regardless of their obvious size differences.
It's amazing to see the scale with them together!
This Tiger Is The Real King
There are few times in your life when you're going to feel the need to challenge a Siberian tiger
But just in case you were considering it, here's an up-close look at just how big they are.
Whale Whale Whale, What Do We Have Here?
First of all, who knew that whale fins even had bones like a human hand?
More importantly, this whale fin could take out that human skeleton with just one high five.
Not Your Average Pond Frog
You may have liked to catch frogs at the pond or on the playground when you were a kid.
But no child would be prepared to catch this massive frog.
He Can Take Whatever He Wants From Us
The coconut crab is the largest species of land-living crab in the world, and we don't want to live anywhere near it.
If that thing showed up in our house we would have no choice but to evacuate and let it take over the home.
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