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Heaviest land predator on record

The current heaviest land predator on record record is 2,209 lb, held by Polar bear (male shot in 1960), set on January 1, 1960. Last checked October 9, 2026.

2,209

lb

Polar bear (male shot in 1960)

Kotzebue Sound, Alaska, USA, 1960

Holder
Polar bear (male shot in 1960)
Record
2,209 lb
Metric
1 tonnes
Exact figure
1,002 kg (2,209 lb)
Location
Kotzebue Sound, Alaska, USA
Date set
January 1, 1960
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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