The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed. They can reach a maximum confirmed length of 98 feet and weigh up to 190 tons. 🎥 🐋 by @dolphindronedom/IG | Science Channel

WORLD WILDLIFE WEEK: The Elephant 🐘 🐘 The African elephant, or “ellies” as we call them, is truly unique. 🐘: They are, without a doubt, the largest and heaviest animals on earth. 🐘: They are also one of the iconic members of the Big 5. 🐘: An elephant can live up to 70 years old. 🐘: Elephants are herbivores and only eat leaves, branches, fruit, grass, and bark. 🐘: Both males and females have tusks, which are mostly used for feeding, digging, marking, and occasionally fighting. 🐘: Unfortun

🌍 Africa’s Heavy Hitters 💪 Africa is home to some of the tallest, fastest, and of course, the heaviest animals on Earth. Can you guess how much they weight? 🐃 In fifth place, the African Buffalo: These herd animals can weigh up to 900 kg and are known for their unpredictable temperaments. 🦒 Giraffe: Towering above the rest, giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals and the fourth heaviest in Africa. Adult males can reach up to 1,400 kg, their long necks allowing them to reach the juiciest lea