11 Abnormally Large Animals That Actually Exist

Animals don't worry about their size as much as people do. Plus, we love big animals. Many different animals can be found throughout the world. There are simply large species, and there are abnormally large individuals whose existence is difficult to believe

1: The biggest rabbit

Bunnies are cute and fluffy, and can reach up to 122cm in length! Today, Darius is the largest rabbit in the world, standing at 1.3 m tall and weighing 22.2 kg. However, a new contender is aiming for his title, his son Jeff. Jeff's height is 1.1 m, and within six months he can grow even bigger! Jeff's owner, Annette Edwards, believes he may outgrow his giant father bunny.

2: Giant Achatina

Achatina can grow very large, but this snail is truly huge! Abnormally huge! Tough and terribly slimy, this snail has grown up to 20 cm, which is almost the size of an adult human hand!

Giant Achatina are found in many places and are pests for agricultural crops. Due to their size, snails eat a lot and also reproduce quickly, making them a leader among invasive species.

3: Tallest dog in the world

Standing on four legs, the height of this giant is almost 112 cm, and standing on his hind legs - 213 cm. Zeus, a 165-kilogram gentle giant, who gained world fame thanks to the Guinness Book of Records. The dog's owners, Kevin and Denise Dorlag, say he eats almost 14 kilograms of food in two weeks, drinks water straight from the kitchen sink, has all four paws on the floor, and requires a truck to transport!

The most common question that Zeus's owners hear is - is it a dog or a horse? Unfortunately, Zeus died in 2014, just shy of his sixth birthday.

4: Goliath tarantula

Usually, when we think of spiders, what comes to mind are tiny, eight-legged creatures with small eyes that weave beautiful webs. But this next one is really creepy. We present to your attention a real monster in the animal world, living in the Amazonian jungle - the Goliath tarantula. This spider is actually a tarantula. And although most people are not arachnophobes, I think many people are now tarantulophobes.

The goliath tarantula lives in the tropical forests of South Africa and can weigh as much as 175 grams, which is a lot for a spider. Despite their name, these spiders do not feed on birds; they eat mainly snakes, rodents and toads around their size.

5: Liger

When you hear the name Hercules, you immediately think of someone very big. According to the Guinness World Record set in 2014, the largest cat in the world, Hercules, weighs 418 kg. A liger is a hybrid between a male lion and a female tigress. Hercules lives in the Myrtle Beach Safari Reserve in South Carolina, and measures 335 cm in length and 152 cm in height. A liger eats 13.6 kg of meat daily, which is equal to the weight of a two-year-old child. Due to its size, Hercules can quickly gain weight and run faster, as well as jump 10 m, which is exceptionally high for such a large cat.

6: Tallest horse in the world

Although horses are usually larger than the average person, Big Jake breaks all records. According to official figures, this magnificent stallion stands almost 183 cm tall and weighed approximately 108 kg at birth, which is approximately 23 kg more for his breed. Despite his impressive size, Jake is very friendly with people and has many fans.

7: The biggest cat in the world

Maine Coons are a breed of large domestic cat with very bushy tails that typically measure 100cm from nose to tail. At just 17 months old, the cat named Ludo was an astonishing 114 cm tall and weighed almost 11 kg.

Maine Coons are known for being affectionate, and Ludo is no exception. Also, despite his size, he eats even less than other cats. And although Maine Coons are friendly, their size is scary, because not everyone would dare to pet such a large cat. Let's face it, no matter how cute and fluffy he is, no one can cancel the cat's disposition.

8: Goliath frog

A giant frog or goliath frog isn't that scary, but if you see this giant croaking at you, you might get a minor heart attack. The largest frog that people have ever encountered was the size of a fist, but this giant, more than 30 cm long, becomes even larger when its legs are extended.

The tadpoles of this species are the same size as those of other frog species, but later they begin to grow rapidly. The goliath frog is found in Cameroon and other parts of Africa, and is not the best model of parental behavior. As soon as the female lays eggs, she immediately disappears.

9: Japanese spider crab

We usually think of crabs in the context of a fancy dinner by the sea with a bottle of fine French wine, but that gastronomic dream evaporates as soon as you encounter Japanese spider crab. Among the large species of crabs, reaching 548 cm in length and weighing almost 20 kg, this monster is truly scary, especially if you meet it on a dark and cold beach.

But, like most large and creepy-looking animals, this spider crab has a rather gentle character. Surprisingly, Japanese crab is eaten and considered a delicacy in many regions of Japan. The number of this species has declined significantly, and measures are now being taken to preserve the largest arthropod in the world.

10: Longest snake

On October 12, 2011, a python was discovered in Kansas City, Missouri, whose length was 762 cm. At the time, this python was considered the longest snake in captivity. According to zoologists, the python was 10 years old, and it took 15 people to hold it. After the snake was caught, it was adopted by a local entertainment agency and named Medusa. In captivity, her diet consisted of deer, rabbits and hawks. A jellyfish can eat a 36-pound deer in one sitting.

11: The biggest crocodile

Lolong is the largest crocodile in captivity, standing at 6.17m tall and weighing 1075kg, and is also the largest crocodile ever measured from nose to tail. Lolong is a Pacific or marine saltwater crocodile. Australian crocodile expert Adam Bitten notes that he measured Lolong under anesthesia in his enclosure in November 2011 and confirmed that it was the longest crocodile ever captured in the world.

Lolong was caught in Buddha Wong Bay in South Agusan Province in the Philippines on September 13, 2011. He was caught thanks to the cooperation of the local government and Palawan crocodile hunters. They searched for the giant for about 3 weeks, and it took 100 people to catch him. He was quite aggressive and broke the ropes several times before he was finally caught. At that time he was about 50 years old.