The heaviest land animal is the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), which can weigh up to around 10,000 kg (22,000 lbs or 10.1 tons) and measure 10 to 13 feet at the shoulder.
Key Facts about the African Bush Elephant
- Weight range: approximately 5,200 to 10,000 kg (11,500 to 22,000 lbs)
- Height at shoulder: 10 to 13 feet
- The largest living land mammal.
Other large land animals include:
- Asian elephant, weighing up to 8,000 kg
- White rhinoceros, weighing up to 4,500 kg
- Hippopotamus, weighing up to 4,500 kg
But none surpass the African bush elephant in sheer mass.
