World's Strongest Animals

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5 May 2024

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The largest terrestrial mammal, the African bush elephant, can grow to a height of over three meters and weigh up to six tons. Over 700 pounds may be lifted by their trunks alone.

African Bush Elephant

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Elephant beetles are the strongest animals on the planet in relation to their body mass. It would be the same as a human carrying many elephants, as they can lift up to 850 times their own weight.

Rhinoceros Beetle

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One of the dung beetle's most well-known abilities is rolling dung balls. They can roll dungballs as much as fifty times their own body weight.

Dung Beetle

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Male gorillas can weigh over 400 pounds as adults, making them the strongest ape. They are able to lift weights multiple times their own.

Gorilla

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For their small, leafcutter ants have extraordinary strength. They can return to their colonies with leaves that weigh many times as much as they do.

Leafcutter Ant

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Tigers can take down larger prey because of their strong muscles. Their paws and teeth rank among the strongest of all big cats.

Tiger

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Because of their power, lions can take down huge prey such as wildebeests and zebras. A mane of fur on the heads of male lions gives them an air of strength.

Lion

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Grizzly bears are recognized for their extraordinary strength and short fuse. They can readily tear apart logs, burrow through the earth, and for short distances, even outrun a horse.

Grizzly Bear

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