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Why we should keep our houses eco-friendly?

At home, we need water for our domestic purposes like drinking, watering gardens, washing clothes, dishes, surrounding and most important keeping ourselves clean from pollution. As we all know that at every house uses much more water than it needs, which wastes each drop of freshwater. The good news is that we can conserve fresh water for our own future. All we need to follow these steps for our own safety for conserving water resources.
The ways we can keep ourselves as eco-friendly -
1. Utilizing less amount of water:

Bath-room: Whenever we brush our teeth. We should close the tap while finishing brushing our teeth. As around 4 gallons [15 L ] of water could be wasted each time.

Kitchen: The foods and dishes should also be washed in such way so that we could conserve as much as water amount for our own personal uses

Laundry: Washing machine used to waste up to 30 gallons [114L] of water. Much less water is used if you wash your clothes with your own hands with small loads.

Carwash: A pressure hose uses about 20 times more water than a bucket and sponge. So, use as minimum amount of water you want to wash your car for your own safety.

Pipes: Leaking pipes waste more than 250 million gallons [946 million L] of water per year. So, use those pipes which should not be leaked for conserving of water resources.

Bucket: In order to prevent the misuse of water, place a bucket in the shower to catch excess amount of water. Then utilize it to water your plants.

Compost bin: Use a compost bin instead of a water-hungry garbage disposal.

Water meter: We should always remember to check the water meter to regulate water usage and leaks.

Sprinkler: Avoid watering the tarmac and pavement with poorly aimed sprinklers.

Dishwasher: We should also remember that not to start the dishwasher with only a few items inside.

Showerhead: Try to install low - flow showerhead and to take short showers rather than long baths.

Lawn mower: Sometimes only try to mow the lawn with less amount of water in order to survive the grass.

Pool cover - Keep the pool cover so that it may be decreased by the cause of evaporation.

2. Utilizing less amount of energy:

1. Buy energy efficient appliances only for keeping ourselves as eco-friendly. They may be expensive but make sure to put the increased cost in lower energy-bills.

2. Make sure to unplug the chargers when you are not in the mood in using them.

3. The Devices like T.V, VCR'S, and stereos should put remotes on a power strip and turn it off when you're not using it because these devices uses a lot of power to run the remote receiver even when it is switched off.

4. Ride with your bike or scooter for a short trip.

5. Make the habit to buy some local products. It takes energy to transport food and other products across the country. Buying local products not only saves money and strengthen your local economy but also helps to conserve a huge amount of energy.

It is recommended that to involve the kids on conserving water resources. Make them to think it as a game. Mostly the kids like to compete among themselves and in this you can tell them whoever gets more information regarding of water conservation, becomes the winner. It's the best way to conserve our resources.

Reuse: The three R's - Reuse, Recycle and Reduce are the most vital aspects in our life. But we mostly forget to do so. It is recommended to follow some guidance from other people for conserving water. The little thing that you have to do is to earn creativity. With a little thought, there are many things around our house that we can recycle like toilet paper holders can be used to sow seeds for the vegetable patch and old yogurt containers can be cut into strips to make plant labels. Old food Jars can be refilled with homemade foods or can make great impromptu vases.

3. Use Environmentally Friendly Products

Whenever we come to the word 'Eco-friendly' means we are free from harmful substances. But utilizing these kinds of products doesn't mean is quite helpful for us because for two big reasons: 1) As we are thinking they are eco-friendly doesn't mean they are so natural for us. 2) They are very much expensive since they are natural for us.

But there are some ways in which we can use them not by purchasing them but making them by ourselves which could be inexpensive, more natural and safe products. There are some ways in which we can do so:-

1. Whenever we want to remove strong stains from our clothes then just add some drops of baking soda to your vinegar cleaner.

2.Try to buy green products as they are biodegradable, recyclable or compostable. They do not tend to disturb the environment or upset the ecological balance even when they are disposed of.

3. If you are still using those incandescent bulbs, then you are not only harming the environment but also losing a huge amount of money. As Fluorescent light bulbs uses 75 percent less energy than equivalent 75 watt incandescent and lasts up to 10 times longer than the incandescent. If you try to replace a single incandescent with a compact fluorescent, then you can keep a half ton of CO ₂ out of the atmosphere over the life of the bulb.

4. Power systems that generate clean and renewable electricity usually making the use of solar panels. Nowadays, most of the homes are using solar panel specifically in those areas where anyone can consume a lot of sunshine to generate solar power. If anyone wants to have the continuous supply of electricity, then should get these solar panels as they are so useful since these solar panels will also provide electricity indoors as well as outdoors. You will require to need an electrician so that to connect the solar panels to your existing electrical wiring. Once you start using the solar panels will enjoy the free use of electricity. Solar power is natural and free of cost once you've purchased the needed materials and the guided instructions properly.

The panels are usually mounted on rooftops where there could be a great consumption of sunlight. We must always ensure to see whether the panels are working properly or not and also always maintain the panels and keep it clean.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Three great ways YOU can eliminate waste and protect your environment!

Waste, and how we choose to handle it, affects our world's environment-that's YOUR environment. The environment is everything around you including the air, water, land, plants, and man-made things. And since by now you probably know that you need a healthy environment for your own health and happiness, you can understand why effective waste management is so important to YOU and everyone else. The waste we create has to be carefully controlled to be sure that it does not harm your environment and your health.

What exactly is "waste?"

Waste is anything we throw away or get rid of, that doesn't get used.

How can you help?

You can help by learning about and practicing the three R's of waste management: Reduce, reuse, and recycle! Practicing all three of these activities every day is not only important for a healthy environment, but it can also be fun too. So let's take a minute right now to learn more about waste and waste management, so you can become a key player in making our world a safe and healthy place.

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Keep it on Repeat

The Three Rs saves money and energy and reduces landfill.

The 3 'R's

Reduce, Reuse, R ecycle - these three 'R' words are an important part of sustainable living, as they help to cut down on the amount of waste we have to throw away.

It's R eally simple!

1. Reduce the amount of waste you produce.

2. Reuse items as much as you can before replacing them.

3. Recycle items wherever possible.

Using the 3 'R's also helps to minimise the amount of space needed for landfill sites, where waste materials are disposed of.

Water is a precious resource. How can you use less of it?

R1: How can I reduce the amount of waste I produce?

The first 'R' is all about creating less waste. Here are some of the ways you can do this:

1. Only buy what you need

2. Choose products with less packaging

3. Buy in bulk

4. Look for items that you can re-use

Reducing the amount of waste we all generate is a great way to benefit the environment.

Recycling old items helps to reduce waste sent to landfill.

R2: How can I reuse what I have?

The second 'R' looks at how you can use certain items again (ideally multiple times) before replacing them. Here are some ideas:

Refill a water bottle with water from home instead of buying a new one

Update your computer rather than throwing it out and getting a replacement

Ditch plastic bags and choose reusable, environmentally-friendly bags instead

A bonus of reusing? As well as helping the environment, you could save money too!

R3: How can I recycle the products I use?

The third 'R' is about making sure you separate items that can be recycled, meaning they can be used for a new purpose.

Materials that can be recycled include:

Glass

Cardboard

Aluminium

Lead batteries

Before you throw something away, think about whether all or part of it could be recycled.

For example, did you know the components of your old computer can be recycled to make new components?

Are there any more 'R's?

Sometimes, two more 'R's can be added to the three basic ones.

Rethink can be added to the start of the list. It means we should think about the way our actions impact the environment.

Recover is sometimes added to the end of the list. It refers to the act of putting waste products to use. For example, decomposing garbage produces methane gas, which can be recovered and burnt to produce energy.

Recycling uses old products in new ways.

Reduce means to minimise the amount of waste we create.

Reuse refers to using items more than once.

Recycle means putting a product to a new use instead of throwing it away.

Rethink is about considering how our actions affect the environment.

Recover refers to the practice of putting waste products to use.

Landfill is a site where waste materials are disposed of.

On average, every person in Australia generates more than 2000kg of rubbish each a year!

The energy saved by recycling one plastic drink bottle is enough to power a computer for 25 minutes.

For every tonne of paper that is recycled, 13 trees are saved.

Artists recycle to create something new from something old.

The 3 'R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - are all about minimising the amount of waste we produce, reusing products as much as we can, and remembering to recycle any materials that can be used for a new purpose.

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The food chain describes who eats whom in the wild. Every living thing-from one-celled algae to giant blue whales ( Balaenoptera musculus)-needs food to survive. Each food chain is a possible pathway that energy and nutrients can follow through the ecosystem.

For example, grass produces its own food from sunlight. A rabbit eats the grass. A fox eats the rabbit. When the fox dies, bacteria break down its body, returning it to the soil where it provides nutrients for plants like grass.

Of course, many different animals eat grass, and rabbits can eat other plants besides grass. Foxes, in turn, can eat many types of animals and plants. Each of these living things can be a part of multiple food chains. All of the interconnected and overlapping food chains in an ecosystem make up a food web.

Organisms in food chains are grouped into categories called trophic levels. Roughly speaking, these levels are divided into producers (first trophic level), consumers (second, third, and fourth trophic levels), and decomposers.

Producers, also known as autotrophs, make their own food. They make up the first level of every food chain. Autotrophs are usually plants or one-celled organisms. Nearly all autotrophs use a process called photosynthesis to create "food" (a nutrient called glucose) from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Trophic Levels

Plants are the most familiar type of autotroph, but there are many other kinds. Algae, whose larger forms are known as seaweed, are autotrophic. Phytoplankton, tiny organisms that live in the ocean, are also autotrophs. Some types of bacteria are autotrophs. For example, bacteria living in active volcanoes use sulfur compounds to produce their own food. This process is called chemosynthesis.

The second trophic level consists of organisms that eat the producers. These are called primary consumers, or herbivores. Deer, turtles, and many types of birds are herbivores. Secondary consumers eat the herbivores. Tertiary consumers eat the secondary consumers. There may be more levels of consumers before a chain finally reaches its top predator. Top predators, also called apex predators, eat other consumers.

Higher-level consumers (i.e., secondary, tertiary, and above) can be carnivores (animals that eat other animals) or omnivores (animals that eat both plants and animals). Omnivores, like people, consume many types of foods. People eat plants, such as vegetables and fruits. We also eat animals and animal products, such as meat, milk, and eggs. We eat fungi, such as mushrooms. We also eat algae, in edible seaweeds like nori (used to wrap sushi rolls) and sea lettuce (used in salads).

Detritivores and decomposers are the final part of food chains. Detritivores are organisms that eat nonliving plant and animal remains. For example, scavengers such as vultures eat dead animals. Dung beetles eat animal feces.

Decomposers like fungi and bacteria complete the food chain. They turn organic wastes, such as decaying plants, into inorganic materials, such as nutrient-rich soil. Decomposers complete the cycle of life, returning nutrients to the soil or oceans for use by autotrophs. This starts a whole new food chain.

Food Chains
Different habitats and ecosystems provide many possible food chains that make up a food web.

In one marine food chain, single-celled organisms called phytoplankton provide food for tiny shrimp called krill. Krill provide the main food source for the blue whale, an animal on the third trophic level.

In a grassland ecosystem, a grasshopper might eat grass, a producer. The grasshopper might get eaten by a rat, which in turn is consumed by a snake. Finally, a hawk-an apex predator-swoops down and snatches up the snake.

In a pond, the autotroph might be algae. A mosquito larva eats the algae, and then perhaps a dragonfly larva eats the young mosquito. The dragonfly larva becomes food for a fish, which provides a tasty meal for a raccoon.

Fast Fact

Carnivorous ... Plants?
Most plants on Earth take energy from the sun and nutrients from the soil. A few plants, however, get their nutrients from animals. These carnivorous plants include pitcher plants, Venus flytraps ( Dionaea muscipula), and bladderworts. These plants attract and trap prey, usually insects, and then break them down with digestive enzymes.

Fast Fact

Links in the Chain
Organisms consume nutrients from a variety of different sources in the food chain.

Xylophages eat wood. Termites and bark beetles are xylophages.

Coprophages eat animal feces. Dung beetles and flies are coprophages.

Geophages eat earth, such as clay or soil. Parrots and cockatoos are geophages.

Palynivores eat pollen. Honeybees and some butterflies are palynivores.

Lepidophages are fish that eat the scales (but not the body) of other fish. Some piranha and some catfish are lepidophages.

Mucophages eat mucus. Usually, these tiny organisms live in the gills of fish.

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The food chain describes who eats whom in the wild.

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Illustration of a food chain

The food chain is the pathway along which food is transferred from one trophic or feeding level to another.

Energy, in the form of food, moves from the producers to the herbivores to the carnivores. Only about 10 percent of the energy stored in any trophic level is converted to organic matter at the next trophic level. This means that if you begin with 1,000g of plant matter, the food chain can support 100g of herbivores (primary consumers), 10g of secondary consumers, and only lg of tertiary consumers. As a result of the loss of energy from one trophic level to the next, food chains never have more than four or five trophic levels.

Examples of food chain: An example of simple food chain operating in a grassland or forest. In a grassland or forest, there is a lot of grass. This grass is eaten up by animals like deer,and deer is then consumed by a lion.

This food chain tells us that grass is the starting point of this food chain. The grass is eaten up by deer and the deer is then eaten up by a lion. In this food chain, grass is the producer which uses sunlight energy to prepare food like carbohydrates by the process of photosynthesis. This grass is then consumed by a herbivore called deer. And the deer is consumed by a carnivore called lion. The food chain represents a single directional or unidirectional transfer of energy.

In the above example, the food chain tells us that the transfer of energy takes place from grass to deer and then to lion. It cannot take place in the reverse direction form lion to deer to grass. The study of food chains in an area or habitat helps us in knowing various interactions among the different organisms and also their interdependence.

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Illustration of a food chain The food chain is the pathway along which food is transferred from one trophic or feeding level to another. Energy, in the form of food, moves from the producers to the herbivores to the carnivores.

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Kids learn about the food chain and food web. How energy cycles and transfers through living organisms.

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I suppose technically this title is a contradiction, as no animal that is extinct can be dangerous as they are well. Extinct!

Still you know what I mean. If you were ever to travel backwards in time then these would be the most dangerous animals you could hope to encounter

Creatures of the past naturally have a certain appeal that modern animals lack simply because they are no longer here. Even small unspectacular birds like the Dodo seem more interesting simply because they are extinct. Would anyone care about an overgrown pigeon on the island of Mauritus had it not been for its tragic fate?

In a way I suppose its like celebrities. There is always a certain morbid fascination with something, be it a rock star, or an animal, once its gone.

Still many of these creatures were truly spectacular animals and far more deadly than famous modern predators, and in this article I am going to run down what I feel would have been the most dangerous extinct animals.

This is not going to be in any order as it all depends on where you are as to which would be more deadly. On the land for instance a sea monster isn't going to be very scary. Thus this just an over view of scary monsters from the past rather than a list.
Megalodon
A prehistoric Shark that was identical to the modern Great White except that it was possibly 60 feet long (over twice the size of a modern Orca) and close to 65 short tons in weight.

Megalodon had possibly the strongest bite of any animal ever to live on the planet. The only competitor is Tyrannosaurus Rex which according one estimate had a bite slightly bigger than Megalodon.

Megalodon had a bite force of over 20 tons. In comparison the modern day Great white shark has a bite of 1 ton. Considering that a modern day Great White has jaws powerful enough to bite through the bones of whales, then one can only imagine how deadly this predators bite would have been.

Megalodon was the apex predator in its environment and evidence shows that it would have preyed mostly on large whales. Among ts favoured prey would have included the ancestors of the modern day Sperm Whale, a super predator itself.

It just goes to show you there really IS always a bigger fish or mammal out there. The Giant Squid is a dangerous carnivore that can reach a length of 33 feet long and if you encountered it in the ocean you'd be pretty scared.

However this thing is the prey of the Sperm Whale an even bigger carnivore.

The squid is the Sperm Whale's bitch basically.

But 2 million years ago the Sperm Whale would have been the Megalodon's bitch.

Whilst Megalodon was the undisputed king of the oceans it ultimately was driven to extinction by a variety of different causes, including cooling of the oceans during the Ice Age, a decline in its prey population and possibly even competition from smaller predators such as the Great White Shark and raptorial whales.

Whilst the Megalodon is generally considered to have died out about 2 million years ago. Many people still believe that they exist in the depths of the ocean.

There have even been alleged sightings of Megalodon from around the world. There has been no concrete proof of Megalodon's survival however and many believe that if it were still around we would see it more often due to its lifestyle.

Personally I hope there aren't any more Megalodon's still around. Imagine dealing with a Shark this size.

" We're gonna need a bigger boat " Jaws would have been over a lot faster if they were dealing with a Megalodon.
Haast's Eagle
The most powerful and dangerous creature ever to take to the wing. The Haast's Eagle came from New Zealand.

New Zealand was cut off from the rest of the world and so there were no large mammalian life forms on the island.

As a result of this birds were able to become the dominant life forms and occupy all the major niche's.

Some birds lost the ability to flight and grew to massive sizes becoming the famous Moa birds. Here is a reconstruction of a Moa beside a human being just to give you an idea of how big they could get.

The Haast Eagle meanwhile came to occupy the role of the top predator in the absence of any large mammalian carnivores. and grew to massive sizes in response to the Moa who were its main source of prey.

The Haast Eagle had a wingspan of almost ten feet and weighed up to 10 to 15 kilograms. Its talons were up to 4 inches long. That's about the size of a Bengal Tigers claws.

The beast would strike at its prey with a speed of 60 miles per hour talons first. If its prey wasn't killed in the impact then they would certainly be completely crippled and unable to fight back as the beast disembowled them and literally snapped their bones with its claws.

Whilst it is not known how strong the grip of a Haast Eagle's talons were, it is known that a Bald Eagle which is less than half the size of a Haast Eagle's grip is 350 psi (over three times that of the strongest human's grip) and so therefore its reasonable to believe that the Haast Eagle may have had a grip of over 700 psi.
This whole animal weighs about 700 pounds. A Haast Eagle's grip would be like if this bear sat on you!
The Haast Eagle preyed on the first human settlers that arrived in New Zealand. It is known that it went after their children in particular and was a symbol of both fear and worship for early Maori tribes. Ultimately however it would be mankind that would drive this winged terror to extinction when they killed off its main food supply, the Moa.

Maori tribes may also have hunted the Haast Eagle in defence as the beast was a frequent predator of human beings and with the lack of Moa birds (who it is believed were driven to extinction in under 100 years) the Eagle may have turned to hunting humans more often.

The Haast Eagle went extinct round about 1400, though as with the Moa there have been claims of the odd sighting since, but it is generally regarded as extinct by modern science.

Its lucky for us that other eagles never reached this beasts size and power. Eagles are very bold and dangerous predators and have been known to regularly attack and even kill creatures many times their own size including Goats, Deers, Antelopes, Wolves, Fox's, Wild Cats and Dogs, Snakes, Jackals, Baboons, and Monkeys. Some Eagles have even been known to attack, kill and eat human children though these instances are very rare, they have still been reported. The Crowned Eagle is the most likely to attack human beings.

Scale this up and imagine what the likes of the Golden, Bald, Harpy and Crowned Eagles could do if they were the size of the Haast's Eagle and as powerful. It would be a Hitchcock style nightmare!
Andrewsarchus
Andrewsarchus is the largest land based Mammalian carnivore ever to live on the planet. Its estimated to have been about 6 feet tall at the shoulder and over 12 feet long. Its only known from one single skull specimen however and so therefore its true size can not be determined for sure, but it is generally believed to have been the largest terrestrial Mammal carnivore of all time.

Whilst there is some debate over whether or not it was a predator or a scavenger its power is still undisputed. It could bite with a force of over 2000 pounds which is comparable to 1 ton over twice that of a modern day tiger which has the strongest bite of any terrestrial Mammal alive today.

Whether it was a scavenger or not it was the largest and most powerful land mammal carnivore that has ever lived and thus I feel it still deserves a place on this list.

Andrewsarchus was actually more closely related to whales and hippo's and sheep and goats than it was to any living Mammal carnivore despite its wolf like appearance. Thus it is a sheep in wolf's clothing in many ways.
Titanoboa
Titanoboa was a prehistoric snake appearing shortly after the Dinosaurs died out. It grew to just over 50 feet long and weighed over 1 ton.

This monster would have preyed on giant fish and Crocodiles. It was mostly a marine animal as on land it would have been somewhat cumbersome, though it could have still pulled prey from the land into the ocean in much the same manner as a crocodile. The beast is believed to have killed its victims using constriction like modern day anaconda's though some believe it may also have had a poison bite.
Spinosaurus
The largest land based predator ever to live on the planet, Spinosaurus was almost 60 feet long and could weigh up to 23 short tons.

Spinosaurus's claws were as big as those you would find in a slaughter house and it was believed that it could have swung its arms with a force of over 6 tons.

This vehicle here

weighs in at about 6 tons. So being whacked by a Spinosaurus would be like this vehicle, with meat hooks from a slaughter house attached to the front of it. Smashing into you at a tremendous speed!

Spinosaurus also had a relatively powerful bite too. With a bite force of 3 tons Spinosaurus had a stronger bite than any animal alive today, though its bite was still quite small for an animal of its size. It is nevertheless one of the strongest bites of any animal with only Tyrannosaurus Rex, Giganotosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus, Predator X, Deinosuchus a few species of whales and Megalodon having stronger bites.

Spinosaurus's teeth were better suited for gripping and it most likely would have used its jaws to pull its victims closer to its claws which it would have used to slash its victims to death.

Spinosaurus was in fact a semi aquatic animal and much of its diet would have been made up of marine life. Some of the beasts detractors have used this as proof that it was weaker than other giant meat eating dinosaurs as it only ate fish.The fish it ate however, included prehistoric sharks bigger and stronger than the great white shark! Spinosaurus basically ate jaws for breakfast.

It still did prey on other dinosaurs and Pterosaurs however (some believe it may have even killed them by pulling them into the water like a crocodile.) It is also believed to have fought with another large carnivore Carcharodontosaurus which was actually bigger than Tyrannosaurus.

These large carnivores most likely would have given each other a wide berth as large carnivores generally tend not to bother each other, but there is some evidence of conflict with one Spinosaurus sail bearing the bite mark of a Carcharodontosaurus.

Other than Carcharodontosaurus Spinosaurus would have had no real threats and would have been the apex predator of its environment. Whilst it may have been a more effective predator in the water where it would have been faster one things for sure if it were alive today Spinosaurus could make short work of any land animal with minimum effort.
Predator X
The largest and deadliest marine reptile, Predator X could reach a length of 49 feet long and had the second, or third depending on what estimate you take for Tyrannosaurus Rex's bite of all time.

Its bite was over 15 tons which would have been powerful enough to bite a car in half! The beast would have preyed on, well just about anything it wanted to. Sharks, Plesiosaurs, giant Squids, Pterosaurs the odd unlucky Dinosaur that strayed to close to the shore.

Its teeth were over twice the length of Tyrannosaurus Rex's.
Terror Birds
The terror birds is the name given to a large group of flightless meat eating birds some of which could stand over 9 feet tall. They included such killers as Phorusrachus and Titanis. These creatures were for many millions of years the apex predators in their environments and preyed on various mammalian species. They had massive razor sharp beaks capable of ripping off massive pieces of flesh and long razor sharp talons on their feet which may have been used to disembowel their victims. It is also believed that some of the terror birds may have been able to run as fast as modern day Cheetahs.

These creatures were for all intents and purposes large meat eating Dinosaurs existing millions of years after the likes of Tyrannosaurus had died out and chowing down on the ancestors of many modern mammal species.

They are believed to have gone extinct just before the arrival of man.
Gigantopithicus
The largest species of Gorilla ever to have existed. This beast could be up to 10 feet tall.

It was a real life big foot. Though it was a herbivore when you consider just how strong modern day gorilla's are, and then scale up what this beasts strength must have been. Well its no wonder that this ape was able to live among some of the dangerous carnivores of its age, such as tigers and bears and not have any trouble from them!

Modern day Gorilla's can lift over 2000 kilograms which is the comparable to over 30 human beings. They can also lift over ten times their own body weight.

Now given that Gigantopithicus could be over twice the size of a modern day gorilla then again one can only imagine how powerful this creature would have been.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Now I am not going to talk too much about T-Rex here as I've already written about its power before.

Still I obviously can't not include it here as Tyrannosaurus Rex was unquestionably one of the most dangerous predators ever to live on the planet.

No longer regarded as the biggest meat eating dinosaur. T-Rex is still considered to be the strongest in many ways.

It had a bite force of anything between 9 and over 23 tons. With a bite of over 23 tons T-Rex would have had an even greater bite than Megalodon. Its bite was also much greater in proportion to its body than Megalodon's as well.

Tyrannosaurus could also lift over 5 tons off of the ground too which is about the weight of an African Elephant. It could also rip off over 500 pounds of flesh in one bite!

Furthermore due to having such a strong bite its skeleton would have been stronger than reinforced steel. In the 2005 documentary " The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs " the reconstructed T-Rex head, nicknamed Steely Dan was made from reinforced steel It was felt that was the only substance strong enough to replicate T-Rex bone. And that was when they believed that it only had a bite of 4 tons.

Its now accepted that its bite was at least twice that strong.

Finally as if that wasn't enough T-Rex's bite may also have been infectious and thus if the force didn't kill its victims, then the infection would too.

Whilst it may no longer be the biggest meat eating diosaur it still is the most powerful and deserving of its title of king of the dinosaurs

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I suppose technically this title is a contradiction, as no animal that is extinct can be dangerous as they are well. Extinct! Still you know what I mean. If you were ever to travel backwards in time then these would be the most dangerous animals you could hope to encounter Creatures of the past naturally...

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Long after the dinosaurs died out, the saber-toothed cats became the top predator of the prehistoric world. These mammals are named for their long, swordlike canine teeth....

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Mammoths were hairy elephants of the genus Mammuthus. They lived in Europe until 4,500 years ago, and were adapted to cold climate. They were killed off by hunters and climate change.

They lived in the Pliocene and Pleistocene. In the Pleistocene, northern Europe was covered with ice and tundra. There were a series of ice ages, which allowed the mammoths to spread across the land.

Mammoth were hunted by early humans, who used spears, and cut them up with hand axes. Their frozen flesh has been analysed for its DNA sequence.

Description

Like their modern relatives, mammoths were quite large. The largest known species reached heights in the region of 4 m (13.1 ft) at the shoulder and weights of up to 8 tonnes (8.8 short tons), while exceptionally large males may have exceeded 12 tonnes (13.2 short tons). However, most species of mammoth were only about as large as a modern Asian elephant (which are about 2.5 m to 3 m high at the shoulder, and rarely exceeding 5 tonnes). Both sexes bore tusks. A first, small set appeared at about the age of six months, and these were replaced at about 18 months by the permanent set. Growth of the permanent set was at a rate of about 2.5 to 15.2 cm (1 to 6 in) per year.

Based on studies of their close relatives, the modern elephants, mammoths probably had a gestation period of 22 months, resulting in a single calf being born. Their social structure was probably the same as that of African and Asian elephants, with females living in herds headed by a matriarch, whilst bulls lived solitary lives or formed loose groups after sexual maturity.

Scientists discovered and studied the remains of a mammoth calf, and found that fat greatly influenced its form, and enabled it to store large amounts of nutrients necessary for survival in temperatures as low as −50 °C (−58 °F). The fat also allowed the mammoths to increase their muscle mass, allowing the mammoths to fight against enemies and live longer.

Depending on the species or race of mammoth, the diet differed somewhat depending on location, although all mammoths ate similar things. For the Columbian mammoth, , the diet was mainly grazing. American Columbian mammoths fed primarily on cacti leaves, trees, and shrubs. These assumptions were based on mammoth feces and mammoth teeth. Mammoths, like modern day elephants, have hypsodont molars. These features also allowed mammoths to live an expansive life because of the availability of grasses and trees.

For the Mongochen mammoth, its diet consisted of herbs, grasses, larch, and shrubs, and possibly alder. These inferences were made through the observation of mammoth feces, which scientists observed contained non-arboreal pollen and moss spores.

European mammoths had a major diet of C3 carbon fixation plants. This was determined by examining the isotopic data from the European mammoth teeth.

The Yamal baby mammoth Lyuba, found in 2007 in the Yamal Peninsula in Western Siberia, suggests that baby mammoths, as do modern baby elephants, ate the dung of adult animals. The evidence to show this is that the dentition (teeth) of the baby mammoth had not yet fully developed to chew grass. Furthermore, there was an abundance of ascospores of coprophilous fungi from the pollen spectrum of the baby's mother. Coprophilous fungi are fungi that grow on animal dung and disperse spores in nearby vegetation, which the baby mammoth would then consume. Spores might have gotten into its stomach while grazing for the first few times. Coprophagy may be an adaptation, serving to populate the infant's gut with the needed microbiome for digestion.

Mammoths alive in the Arctic during the Last Glacial Maximum consumed mainly forbs, such as ; graminoids were only a minor part of their diet.

Extinction

The woolly mammoth ( M. primigenius) was the last species of the genus. Most populations of the woolly mammoth in North America and Eurasia, as well as all the Columbian mammoths ( M. columbi) in North America, died out around the time of the last glacial retreat, as part of a mass extinction of megafauna in northern Eurasia and the Americas. Until recently, the last woolly mammoths were generally assumed to have vanished from Europe and southern Siberia about 12,000 years ago, but new findings show some were still present there about 10,000 years ago. Slightly later, the woolly mammoths also disappeared from continental northern Siberia. A small population survived on St. Paul Island, Alaska, up until 3750 BC, and the small mammoths of Wrangel Island survived until 1650 BC. Recent research of sediments in Alaska indicates mammoths survived on the American mainland until 10,000 years ago.

A definitive explanation for their extinction has yet to be agreed upon. The warming trend (Holocene) that occurred 12,000 years ago, accompanied by a glacial retreat and rising sea levels, has been suggested as a contributing factor. Forests replaced open woodlands and grasslands across the continent. The available habitat would have been reduced for some megafaunal species, such as the mammoth. However, such climate changes were nothing new; numerous very similar warming episodes had occurred previously within the ice age of the last several million years without producing comparable megafaunal extinctions, so climate alone is unlikely to have played a decisive role. The spread of advanced human hunters through northern Eurasia and the Americas around the time of the extinctions, however, was a new development, and thus might have contributed significantly.

Whether the general mammoth population died out for climatic reasons or due to overhunting by humans is controversial. During the transition from the Late Pleistocene epoch to the Holocene epoch, there was shrinkage of the distribution of the mammoth because progressive warming at the end of the Pleistocene epoch changed the mammoth's environment. The mammoth steppe was a periglacial landscape with rich herb and grass vegetation that disappeared along with the mammoth because of environmental changes in the climate. Mammoths had moved to isolated spots in Eurasia, where they disappeared completely. Also, it is thought that Late Paleolithic and Mesolithic human hunters might have affected the size of the last mammoth populations in Europe. There is evidence to suggest that humans did cause the mammoth extinction, although there is no definitive proof. It was found that humans living south of a mammoth steppe learned to adapt themselves to the harsher climates north of the steppe, where mammoths resided. It was concluded that if humans could survive the harsh north climate of that particular mammoth steppe then it was possible humans could hunt (and eventually extinguish) mammoths everywhere. Another hypothesis suggests mammoths fell victim to an infectious disease. A combination of climate change and hunting by humans may be a possible explanation for their extinction. Homo erectus is known to have consumed mammoth meat as early as 1.8 million years ago, though this may mean only successful scavenging, rather than actual hunting. Later humans show greater evidence for hunting mammoths; mammoth bones at a 50,000-year-old site in South Britain suggest that Neanderthals butchered the animals, while various sites in Eastern Europe dating from 15,000 to 44,000 years old suggest humans (probably Homo sapiens) built dwellings using mammoth bones (the age of some of the earlier structures suggests that Neanderthals began the practice). However, the American Institute of Biological Sciences notes that bones of dead elephants, left on the ground and subsequently trampled by other elephants, tend to bear marks resembling butchery marks, which have allegedly been misinterpreted as such by archaeologists.

Many hypotheses also seek to explain the regional extinction of mammoths in specific areas. Scientists have speculated that the mammoths of Saint Paul Island, an isolated enclave where mammoths survived until about 8,000 years ago, died out as the island shrank by 80-90% when sea levels rose, eventually making it too small to support a viable population. Similarly, genome sequences of the Wrangel Island mammoths indicate a sharp decline in genetic diversity, though the extent to which this played a role in their extinction is still unclear. Another hypothesis, said to be the cause of mammoth extinction in Siberia, comes from the idea that many may have drowned. While traveling to the Northern River, many of these mammoths broke through the ice and drowned. This also explains bones remains in the Arctic Coast and islands of the New Siberian Group.

Dwarfing occurred with the pygmy mammoth on the outer Channel Islands of California, but at an earlier period. Those animals were very likely killed by early Paleo-Native Americans, and habitat loss caused by a rising sea level that split Santa Rosae into the outer Channel Islands.

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Tooth of M. africanavus, one of the earliest known species of mammoth, from North Africa.

In Spanish: Mammuthus para niños

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If you stepped outside 20,000 years ago, you'd probably need a winter coat, even in summer. That's because Earth was experiencing an ice age-a time when sheets of ice covered large parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. It was also a time when humans lived alongside a now-extinct group of elephants called mammoths.

Ancient elephant

One species, called woolly mammoths, roamed the cold tundra of Europe, Asia, and North America from about 300,000 years ago up until about 10,000 years ago. (But the last known group of woolly mammoths survived until about 1650 B.C.-that's over a thousand years after the Pyramids at Giza were built!)

These animals grazed on plants, using their 15-foot-long tusks to dig under snow for food like shrubs and grasses. Like today's elephants, woolly mammoths likely gave birth to one calf at a time, and the females and their young roamed in herds of about 15 individuals. Male mammoths would leave the herd at about age 10.

Snow ready

Woolly mammoths were probably about the size of African elephants, around 13 feet tall. But woolly mammoths had much smaller ears, which kept them from losing body heat. They were also covered in two layers of fur-the shaggy outer layer could be 20 inches long and helped them stay toasty in temperatures as low as minus 58°F. Woolly mammoths also had a lump on their back, which scientists think were fat stores that provided energy when food was scarce, sort of like a camel's hump.

Scientists aren't sure exactly why woolly mammoths went extinct: Some think that humans hunted too many of them, and others believe that they couldn't survive Earth's naturally warming climate. Or, it could've been a combination of both.

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Meet the extinct relatives of today's elephants.

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Bacteria and Viruses for Kids | Learn about these two kinds of microorganisms

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How Does Your Immune System Works?| What Is Immune System? | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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Our bodies are pretty amazing. Day after day, they work hard - digesting food, pumping blood and oxygen, sending signals from our brains and much more.

But there is a group of tiny invaders that can make our bodies sick - they're called germs.

What Are Germs?

Some kids may think that germs are bugs or other gross stuff. But germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed. In fact, germs are so tiny that you need to use a microscope to see them. When they get in our bodies, we don't know what hit us until we have symptoms that say we've been attacked!

What Types of Germs Are There?

Germs are found all over the world, in all kinds of places. They can invade plants, animals, and people, and sometimes they can make us sick.

The four major types of germs are:

Bacteria (say: bak-TEER-ee-uh): These tiny, one-celled creatures get nutrients from their environments in order to live. In some cases that environment is a human body. Bacteria can reproduce outside of the body or within the body as they cause infections. Some infections that bacteria cause include ear infections, sore throats (tonsillitis or strep throat), cavities, and pneumonia (say: new-MO-nyuh).

But not all bacteria are bad. Some bacteria are good for our bodies - they help keep things in balance. Good bacteria live in our intestines and help us use the nutrients in the food we eat and make waste from what's left over. We couldn't make the most of a healthy meal without these important helper germs! Some bacteria are also used by scientists in labs to produce medicines and vaccines (say: vak-SEENS).

Viruses (say: VY-rus-iz): These germs need to be inside living cells to grow and reproduce. Most viruses can't survive very long if they're not inside a living thing like a plant, animal, or person. Whatever a virus lives in is called its host. When viruses get inside people's bodies, they can spread and make people sick. Viruses cause chickenpox, measles, flu, and many other diseases.

Fungi (say: FUN-guy): These are multi-celled (made of many cells), plant-like organisms. Unlike other plants, fungi can't make their own food from soil, water, and air. Instead, fungi get their nutrition from plants, people, and animals. They love to live in damp, warm places, and many fungi are not dangerous in healthy people. An example of something caused by fungi is athlete's foot, that itchy rash that people sometimes get between their toes.

Protozoa (say: pro-toh-ZOH-uh): These one-celled organisms love moisture and often spread diseases through water. Some protozoa cause intestinal infections that lead to diarrhea, nausea, and belly pain.

What Do Germs Do?

If germs invade our bodies, they snuggle in for a long stay. They gobble up nutrients and energy, and can make toxins (say: TOK-sinz), which are proteins that act like poisons. Those toxins can cause symptoms of common infections, like fevers, sniffles, rashes, coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea.

How do doctors figure out what germs are doing? They take a closer look. By looking at samples of blood, pee, and other fluids under a microscope or sending these samples to a laboratory for more tests, doctors can tell which germs are living in your body and how they are making you sick.

How Can I Protect Myself From Germs?

Most germs are spread through the air in sneezes, coughs, or even breaths. Germs can also spread in sweat, saliva (spit), and blood. Some pass from person to person by touching something that is contaminated, like shaking hands with someone who has a cold and then touching your own nose.

Steering clear of the things that can spread germs is the best way to protect yourself.

To do that:

Wash your hands. Washing your hands well and often is the best way to beat germs. Wash your hands every time you cough or sneeze, before you eat or prepare foods, after you use the bathroom, after you touch animals and pets, after you play outside, and after you visit a sick relative or friend. There is a right way to wash your hands. Use warm or cold water and soap and rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds, which is about how long it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.

Cover up. Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cover your mouth when you cough to keep from spreading germs. Use a tissue when you can, and then throw it away. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, NOT your hands.

Get your immunizations. No one likes to get shots, but these help keep your immune system strong and prepared to battle germs.

Take care of your immune system. Help keep your immune system strong and healthy by eating well, exercising regularly, and getting good sleep. All this will help you to be prepared to fight germs that cause illness.

Now that you know the facts about germs, you may still pick up a cough or a cold once in a while, but you'll be ready to keep most of those invading germs from moving in.

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You know they can hurt you, but what are these invisible creatures? Find out in this article for kids.

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Top 10 Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time - Gymnastics Floor Music | MP3 Download & Free Edits

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Rhythmic gymnasts aspire to be the best in their craft; why not list down the Top 10 Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time? Top 10 Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time: A History Still in the Making Before we start ticking down the Top 10 Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time, let's go in depth on what the sport is.

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There are two rhythmic gymnastics categories at the Olympics: group all-around and individual all-around. Every rhythmic routine has certain requirements. One is that it must be performed to music. As the music plays, the gymnast is expected to show coordination and control with the music and the equipment. The routine must cover the entire floor area and include elements such as jumps, leaps, pivots, balances, and flexibility movements. The gymnast may not do more than three acrobatic elements during a routine.

In addition to the requirements for the individual routine, the five gymnasts in a group routine must perform the same skills at the exact same time. This is called synchronization. They must also execute both large and small exchanges of equipment. The more the gymnasts interact with each other, the more points they can be awarded.

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There are two rhythmic gymnastics categories at the Olympics: group all-around and individual all-around. Every rhythmic routine has certain requirements. One is that it must be performed to music. As the music plays, the gymnast is expected to show coordination and control with the music and the equipment.

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Rhythmic gymnastics (short:RG) is a sport in which individuals or teams of competitors (generally five) manipulate one or two apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. The victor is the participant who earns the most points, determined by a panel of judges, for leaps, balances, pirouettes, flexibilities, apparatus handling, execution, and artistic effect.

International competitions are split between Juniors, under sixteen by their year of birth; and Seniors, for women sixteen and over again by their year of birth. Gymnasts typically start training at a very young age and those at their peak are typically in their late teens or early twenties. The largest events in the sport are the Olympic Games, World Championships, and Grand-Prix Tournaments.

Rhythmic gymnastics is a type of gymnastics. People who do rhythmic gymnastics are called rhythmic gymnasts. In rhythmic gymnastics, there are different pieces of equipment that rhythmic gymnasts use while they do routines. They also do a group routine, which is a little bit different.

Rope is a piece of equipment that rhythmic gymnasts use. The length of the rope depends on how tall the gymnast using it is. They swing the rope, throw and catch the rope, make figure-eights, and more. They also leap and jump through the rope while they are holding it.

Hoop is used by rhythmic gymnasts too. The hoop is made of wood. Gymnasts toss it and catch it, spin it, swing it, and roll it. Gymnasts doing routines with the hoop are really exciting because gymnasts throw it very high and then catch it many different ways.

Another one of the pieces of equipment used by rhythmic gymnasts is the ball. The ball is made with rubber or plastic that is soft. Gymnasts throw balls and catch them, bounce and roll them, balance the ball on their hand, and do waves and circles.

The clubs are another piece of equipment that rhythmic gymnasts use. The clubs look a kind of like bowling pins or bottles. They are made of wood or plastic. Gymnasts use the clubs to do circles, throws, swings, plus tapping.

The group routine is a little bit different. It's not a piece of equipment; it's just a different kind of routine. In the group event, five rhythmic gymnasts will do a routine together. The gymnasts have to work together to make the routine work. In a group routine, gymnasts will exchange whatever equipment they are using with each other. Group routines are extremely exciting to watch!

Rhythmic gymnastics came from many different things, like ballet. It also came from the German way of using equipment and the Swedish way having freedom to work on rhythm.

Rhythmic gymnastics became official in 1963, and in 1964, the first competition happened. A gymnast from the Soviet Union named Ludmila Savinkova won.

The first time rhythmic gymnastics was in the Olympics was in 1984 in Los Angeles. That year, a Canadian gymnast called Lori Fung won.

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Rhythmic gymnastics (short:RG) is a sport in which individuals or teams of competitors (generally five) manipulate one or two apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation.

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When Were the Ices Ages and Why Are They Called That?

The Ice Ages began 2.4 million years ago and lasted until 11,500 years ago. During this time, the earth's climate repeatedly changed between very cold periods, during which glaciers covered large parts of the world (see map below), and very warm periods during which many of the glaciers melted. The cold periods are called glacials (ice covering) and the warm periods are called interglacials.

There were at least 17 cycles between glacial and interglacial periods. The glacial periods lasted longer than the interglacial periods. The last glacial period began about 100,000 years ago and lasted until 25,000 years ago. Today we are in a warm interglacial period.

How do we know?

When a glacier (or ice sheet) grows and moves across the landscape, it pushes rocks and sediments. When the glacier melts, it leaves piles of these rocks behind. The rock piles are called moraines. These moraines provide evidence that glaciers once covered large parts of the world.

Scientists also study the chemicals in ice cores from Greenland (a country in the far north) and rock deposits from the ocean floor. Those chemicals indicate what the climate was like when the ice or rocks were formed.

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When Were the Ices Ages and Why Are They Called That? The Ice Ages began 2.4 million years ago and lasted until 11,500 years ago. During this time, the earth's climate repeatedly changed between very cold periods, during which glaciers covered large parts of the world (see map below), and very warm periods during which many of the glaciers melted.

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The largest animals in the world have always captured our imagination. Our planet is a fantastic place that houses creatures like out of a story; Animals take so many shapes, colors, and sizes! But...
How do you determine which are the largest animals in the world?
The truth is that putting together a quick list of the largest animals in the world is a bit complicated. Why? Because "big" is a very subjective term. This can refer to weight, length, height, body mass ... it is impossible to take into account all these factors to make a completely accurate ranking from a scientific point of view.

Whether measured in terms of weight, height, or length, there is no denying that some animals are huge compared to others in their class. In this list we present those that stand out, according to scientific records.
Goliath beetle - the heaviest insect in the world
Ok, you're probably thinking "what's on this list a bug that can fit in the palm of your hand?" And it's understandable, but this beetle is HUGE for an insect. There are other species of beetle with more elongated bodies, but these are lighter or weaker compared to the Goliath beetle.

Did you know... the Goliath beetle can lift a load 850 times heavier than its own weight.

For 300 million years, these creatures have lived in the tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, where they feed mainly on fruit and tree sap. Adult beetles can measure 11 cm and weigh up to 100 grams. The most surprising thing is that, in their larval stage, these insects grow up to 25 cm and more than 100 grams. In addition to their unusually large size, Goliath beetle larvae are noted for their high protein diet, unlike most larvae.
Giant Chinese salamander - the largest amphibian
The giant Chinese salamander is currently the largest amphibian in the world, reaching sizes up to 1.80 m and 64 kg. Unlike other species of salamander, this animal is completely aquatic and endemic to the rivers and mountain streams of China. They are mainly nocturnal creatures and have very poor vision, so they depend on sensory nodules that they have in their body to detect their prey.

Did you know... The Chinese Giant Salamander is known for its ability to vocalize. Some of its sounds bear an uncanny resemblance to the crying of a child, which is why its name in China literally means "baby fish".

Unfortunately, this fascinating animal is in serious danger of extinction. Their numbers have dropped approximately 80% since 1960, due to the destruction and contamination of their habitat, and excessive hunting, since in China they are considered a delicacy.
Ostrich - largest bird
Although it cannot fly, the ostrich leaves other birds behind with its size. They can reach up to 2.7 meters in height and weigh 145 kg. Their eyes are the largest of all land animals, with a diameter of 5 cm. The eggs these birds lay are also the largest of all birds, measuring 15 cm long and weighing the same as two dozen chicken eggs. Despite being such large eggs, they are in fact the smallest of all birds when compared to the size of an adult ostrich.

It is well known that ostriches are excellent runners, but a little known fact is that one of the factors that help them run so fast is that they only have two toes, which resemble a hoof and make it easier for them to run; most birds have 3 or 4 toes.
Saltwater crocodile - largest reptile
Saltwater crocodiles, or estuary crocodiles, are huge creatures and the largest living reptiles in the world. The average male is 5m long and weighs around 500kg, while females are significantly smaller, with the average saltwater crocodile measuring just under 3m long and weighing less than 100kg.

The largest saltwater crocodile ever recorded was about 6.3 m long, but it is likely that in the past there have been individuals up to 7 m long. These large crocodiles may no longer exist due to extensive hunting of the larger specimens. These huge specimens are estimated to have weighed a staggering 1,500 to 2,000 kg.
Whale shark - largest fish
Speaking of the largest animals in the world that you can find in the sea, the one that takes the title of "the largest living fish" is the whale shark, approximately 12 m long, and weighing up to 22 tons! They have been known to live up to 100 years and move in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Mexico in particular is a popular area for whale sharks on their migration route.

Did you know... Although a lot of information has been discovered about adult whale sharks, there is almost no knowledge at all about it. baby whale shark. The enormous distances these animals travel make it quite difficult to study their reproductive habits.

Despite its imposing size, one of the main whale shark characteristics is that they are gentle giants that do not represent any danger to humans, since they feed on plankton. To feed on these tiny mollusks, the whale shark filters the water in its mouth, and it can filter more than 1,400 gallons of seawater per hour!
Polar bear - largest land predators
Polar bears are fierce hunters and are the largest carnivores among land animals. The height of bears is usually measured at the shoulders, when the animal is on all fours. On average, polar bears are between 1 and 1.5 meters tall, but when standing on their hind legs, an adult male polar bear can reach over 3 meters. Throughout, they measure between 2.2 and 2.5 m from head to rump. Its tail adds another 7.5 to 12.5 centimeters.

Did you know... bears are extraordinarily intelligent animals. They have navigation abilities far superior to those of humans; excellent memories; and they use tools in various contexts, from play to hunting.

Bears care deeply for their family members. They risk their lives and even fight to the death to save a puppy or sibling from danger. When they suffer loss, they suffer greatly for their loved ones; cubs have been known to whine and cry when separated from their mothers. This can go on for weeks if their mothers are killed by hunters.
Giraffe - the tallest animal
In the grasslands of East Africa you find giraffes, the tallest mammals in the world, with an average height of between 4.8 and 6 m tall. The neck itself measures 1.8 m. Babies are born after 15 months of gestation, and they are already 2 m tall! Giraffes have long tongues, reaching around 50-53 cm in length.

Did you know... Giraffes are one of the mammals that need the least sleep, and they only sleep about four hours a day, lying down with their necks resting on their bodies or standing up.

Their long legs and necks help them eat leaves in the canopy of tall trees that other animals cannot reach, using their long prehensile tongues to pluck young shoots and leaves from tree branches.
African elephant - largest land animal
Among all the largest animals in the world, the elephant wins on earth. The African elephant reaches a weight of up to 7 tons, length of 10.6 m from trunk to tail and average height of 4.2 m at shoulder. Being the largest land mammal, the elephant also has the longest pregnancy, at 22 months! Newborns weigh around 90 kg and are around a meter tall.

Did you know... It is believed that years ago there were more than 300 species of elephants, however, today only two remain: the Asian and the African.

Elephants live and travel in groups led by a matriarch; Elephants have been shown to show affection and their loving relationships with family and friends last a lifetime. This can be attributed in part to their brilliant memory, which allows them to remember the best places to drink water and eat.
Colossal squid - the mysterious titan of the sea
Coral reefs may be home to the most exotic colored animals, but if they are the largest animals in the world, these are found in deeper areas of the sea; proof of this is the colossal squid, not to be confused with the giant squid. The size of colossal squid is often exaggerated, with viral internet posts saying they can reach 18m or even 27m in length. However, the largest documented squid was "only" 14 m long. But yes, they have the largest eyes of all animals, reaching 25 cm in diameter!

Did you know... colossal squids live at depths of about 1000m, which makes it difficult to observe them in their natural habitat; this is why not much is known about them.

This animal is known to feed on large fish and weighs approximately 500 kg. Sperm whales are the only known predators of the colossal squid.
Blue whale - the queen of the largest animals in the world
The blue whale is the largest animal of all time, reaching a weight of about 180 tons and a length of 30 m. Only their tongues can weigh as much as an elephant and their hearts as much as a car, yet they survive by eating a diet rich in tiny plankton and krill.

Did you know... A single adult blue whale can consume 36,000 kg of krill per day! They capture their food mainly by submerging, and they descend to depths of approximately 500 m.

Blue whales have few predators, but they are known to be targeted by sharks and killer whales, and many are injured or killed each year from impacts with large ships.

Humans share this beautiful planet with fantastic creatures, and the world's largest animals are no exception. Despite their enormous size, meeting any of these animals is so rare that it is almost a privilege; If you ever have the opportunity to live together or even admire one of these beings from afar, you will surely remember it for a lifetime.
Live the fantasy of swimming with one of the largest animals in the world: the whale shark!

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The largest animals in the world have always captured our imagination. Our planet is a fantastic place that houses creatures like out of a story; Animals take so many shapes, colors, and sizes! But... How do you determine which are the largest animals in the world?

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Do you know? Which is the largest animal living on earth? Do you know that there is a bird in the world that cannot fly because of its heavy body? And did you know that the green anaconda is such a big snake that it swallows animals like boar and deer alive? In this article, we will discuss the biggest land animals in the world.

List Of Biggest Land Animals in the World

1. African Elephant

If we talk about the largest animal living on earth, then found in Africa, the elephant is the largest land animal. The weight of an African elephant can range from 3000 kg to 6000 kg. Their length from trunk to tail is said to be up to 35 feet.

Apart from this, African elephants can grow up to about 13 feet high. The most interesting thing about these animals is that they have the longest pregnancy period which is 22 months. Apart from this, the weight of Newborn Babies is about 90 kg and the length is about 3 feet.

But the sad thing is that these animals are now becoming extinct, due to which the IUCN has put them on the Red List and efforts are on to save them. The biggest reason for the extinction of the African elephant is the destruction of forests by humans and the hunting of elephants for teeth.

2. Rhinoceros

The rhinoceros, which seems dangerous to look at, are the second largest land animal living on earth. Talk about their weight, according to different species, their weight is also different, which can range from 800 kg to 2300 kg. Similarly, their size is also different according to their species, which can go up to 15 feet.

Their speed can be from 50 kilometers per hour to 55 kilometers per hour. Although the main five species of Rhinoceros are found, now this species is in danger. Because people hunt them for their horns, the number of rhinos is decreasing very fast.

Various rules have been made to stop the trade of rhino hunts, but it is still a big challenge to save them. If they are not saved in time, then that day will not be far away. when rhinos will remain only in books.

3. Hippopotamus

The hippopotamus is the third biggest land animal in the world after the elephant and the rhinoceros. Pigs-like hippopotamuses are easily recognizable by their large mouth, large belly, and hairless body.

An adult hippo can weigh up to 1500 kg. With its large body and short legs, this animal can run at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. The skin of this animal is very thick, whose thickness can be up to two inches. Although it is a land animal, it spends most of its time in a pond or in a place where there is water. Even these babies are born in water only.

By the way, because of their heavy body, no wild animal hunts them. Yet their population is decreasing because humans are hunting them.

4. Green Anaconda

Green Anaconda is the largest snake in the world. His scientific name is "Eunectes Murinus". This species of snake is considered very close to Python, but they are larger in size than them. Their length can range from 20 to 30 feet and their weight can be up to 220 kg.

Along with this, their thickness is up to 12 inches. On the other hand, Female Green Anaconda is even more fat and it swallows animals like pigs and deer alive. There is no poison in an anaconda, which someone makes up for by grabbing his prey and breaking his bones.

The specialty of these snakes is that after getting good prey, they can live without eating for many days and the enzymes present in their stomach smother their prey in the stomach itself. After the prey is digested, they spew out its bones and get ready to hunt again.

5. Giraffe

A list of the world's largest animals is being made and the name of the giraffe should not appear in that list. This is a bit wrong. Everyone knows that a giraffe is so tall that no matter how strong an animal is in front of it, it will look weak because the giraffe is considered to be the largest animal ever, and somewhere its enemy has a size difference.

If we talk about the height of the giraffe, then it can be up to 19 feet long, only their neck length is up to six feet. When a giraffe is born, its height is about five feet. Giraffes found in the Grasslands of East Africa are the largest in length because this area is believed to be their native habitat.

Along with being tall, they are also powerful. Their legs are so strong that if a forceful kick kills the lion, it can inflict a lot of injury on the lion.

6. Cape Buffalo

The Cape Buffalo is the animal that grows up and gets stronger as well. So powerful that it can even defeat a lion. It would not be wrong to call it the biggest animal on the land because Cape Buffalo is infamous for killing and injuring most of the poachers in Africa. Their weight can be up to 900 kg, while their length can be up to 11 feet.

This is such an animal that can attack anyone at any time without any warning. These are animals that eat grass and swim in the water and reach from one place to another to eat grass. They do not think before going to another animal's territory, rather other animals run away in fear of them.

Along with this, if we talk about the skill of its escape, then Cape Buffalo can run at a speed of 57 kilometers per hour.

7. Saltwater Crocodile

The crocodile is a very large and very fearsome animal that can grow to be about 17 feet long and whose weight can be up to 500 kg. Their maximum population is seen. in Asia and Australia

Due to the large teeth and large size of the Saltwater Crocodile, they prey on Buffalo sharks and water-drinking animals that get caught by them. They do not pay attention before hunting any other size animal. Their bite force is so much that it can crush the bones of a good animal. Also, their huge body helps them to hunt any animal.

Usually, it is very slow. This is one such characteristic of them, due to which they can survive for many months without eating food.

8. Polar Bear

As we often see in movies or pictures how big bears are, then it is important to include them in this list. Although all bears are large, the polar bear is by far the biggest land animal ever in its species.

Polar bears can range in length from 6 feet to 10 feet and can weigh around 400 kg to 700 kg. These fat bears like to spend most of their time in the water. If we talk about their running skills, then even after being fat, they can run at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour in water and 40 kilometers per hour on land.

Another special thing about them is that they can swim all day in the water. The most interesting thing about polar bears is that they spend half their entire life searching for prey because only twice out of 100 are successful in hunting. This fat bear turned out to be a very cold hunter.

9. Ostrich

The name of a bird also comes from the world's largest animals. So this is a bit strange but this bird is so amazing. Actually, Ostrich is the largest bird in the world, but it cannot fly. It only runs, due to which it will not be wrong if it is included in the list of big animals living on the earth.

Ostrich can grow up to 9 feet in length and can weigh up to 150 kg more than a normal human. Along with this, Ostrich is also the bird with the largest eyes in the world their eyes are the largest among all the animals living on the earth and their eggs are the largest among all the animals living on the earth.

Another special thing about them is that they can run at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour, due to which Ostrich is also the world's fastest running bird living on earth.

10. Wandering Albatross

By the way, it is such a bird and comes on land only for breeding and eating. But its size is so big that it has to be included in this list. You will be surprised to know that the wingspan of the Wandering Albatross ranges from about 8 feet to 12 feet, which makes them the largest bird in terms of wingspan.

Wandering Albatross can travel many kilometers with the help of these big wings without flapping the wings. Knowing how many kilometers these birds fly in a year, your senses will be blown away. Once it was calculated, it was found that this big-winged bird can fly 6000 km in 12 days.

The black and white Wandering Albatross has been listed by the IUCN as Vulnerable Status. Meaning if they are not saved in time, then they will become extinct.

There are many such things in the jungle world that the more you try to know, the more interesting it becomes. But the interference of humans in the forest is harmful to a great extent for the forests as well as the wild animals. The result of which is the extinction of some animals.

That is why it is good that humans let the animals live in their own way so that there is no possibility of extinction of any animal. then these were the 10 biggest land animals in the world How did you like this article tell us by commenting.

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