There are countless types of animals on Earth, and their appearances are often strange. Mammals are one of them, and they demonstrate unique characteristics. Some are mighty and domineering, while others are cute and adorable.

Some mammals are small, while others are unusually tall. Do you know which are the tallest mammals in the world? Today, we will list the ten tallest animals on land. After reading, you will find that humans are not so tall after all!

1. Giraffe

What is the tallest animal in the world? Undoubtedly, it comes from the African savannah-the giraffe. The Latin name for the giraffe means "camel with a leopard print". When standing, it can reach 6-8 meters from head to foot and weigh about 700 kilograms. It is the tallest terrestrial animal in the world.

Giraffes are herd animals and sometimes mix with zebras, ostriches, and antelopes. Although giraffes are tall, they are also timid. In the wild, giraffes mainly eat various leaves. They can live without water for a year if the leaves are well-hydrated.

2. Elephant

Elephants are also giants on land. Except for giraffes, the tallest are elephants. There are two main types of elephants: African elephants are the largest, followed by Asian elephants.

African elephants can be up to 4.5 meters high at the shoulder and weigh up to 8 tons. Asian elephants can be up to 4.1 meters high and weigh up to 5 tons.

Elephants are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions south of the Sahara Desert in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the southern border of China. They love to inhabit jungles, grasslands, and river valleys.

3. Moose

The moose is the largest and tallest deer in the world, with a general body length of 200-260 cm and a shoulder height of 160-240 cm, taller than most rhinos.

The moose produced in North America can grow up to 300 centimeters in body length, weigh up to 700 kilograms, and the highest recorded weight is about 1000 kilograms, which can be called a giant among deer.

4. Ostrich

Ostriches are shorter than elephants and giraffes, with an average height of two meters. Although they are not particularly tall, ostriches can run at a speed of up to 64 kilometers per hour, which is very fast. Only a cheetah can catch up with them.

5. Camel

About 90% of the camels on the planet are dromedaries, also known as Arabian camels. All existing dromedary camels are domesticated.

Meanwhile, there are two types of Bactrian camels: wild and domesticated. The average height of dromedary camels is 1.8 to 2 meters, and that of Bactrian camels is 1.6 to 1.8 meters.

6. Bear

There are many kinds of bears, and they are one of the largest carnivores in the world. Their average height is about 1.5 meters. Like many carnivores, bears have no fixed place of residence and migrate daily.

7. Rhino

Rhinos have a shoulder height of 1.2 to 2 meters. Although they are not very tall, their weight is impressive. The heaviest rhino can weigh more than 3 tons, which is even heavier than an elephant.

Rhinos are mostly found in lowlands or highlands with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. They are usually active at night and can be solitary or in small groups.

Rhinos need to live close to a water source, as their living area is never disconnected from it. The feeding habits of rhinoceros vary from species to species, with most feeding on grasses, leaves, branches, fruits, lichens, and other plant-based foods.