What is the world’s largest land animal?

The world’s largest land animal is the African elephant (Loxodonta africana and Loxodonta cyclotis). These magnificent creatures can reach impressive sizes, with adult males, known as bulls, typically being larger than females, or cows. The African elephant has an average height of around 10 to 13 feet (3 to 4 meters) at the shoulder and can weigh between 5,000 to 14,000 pounds (2,268 to 6,350 kilograms), although exceptionally large individuals have been recorded weighing even more. The African elephant possesses remarkable strength and an unmistakable trunk, which serves various purposes, including foraging, drinking, communication, and manipulation of objects in their environment.