Largest land animal
The current largest land animal record is 6.6 tons, held by African bush elephant. Last checked October 8, 2026.
6.6
tons
African bush elephant
- Holder
- African bush elephant
- Record
- 6.6 tons
- Metric
- 6 tonnes
- Exact figure
- about 6,000 kg (typical adult bull)
- Last checked
- October 8, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia African bush elephant CC BY-SA 4.0
- Encyclopaedia Britannica How Much Does an Elephant Weigh
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