The largest spider in the world in terms of body mass is the Goliath Birdeater. This heavyweight can weigh up to 170 grams and is as large as a dinner plate. However, if we look purely at leg span, the Giant Huntsman wins; its legs can reach a width of 30 centimeters, making it as […]
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The smallest dog breed in the world is undisputed: the Chihuahua. These Mexican dogs often weigh between 1.5 and 3 kilograms. The current record holder in the Guinness Book of World Records is “Pearl,” a Chihuahua who is only 9.14 centimeters tall. That is shorter than a standard television remote. These dogs were bred as
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The largest dog breed in the world depends on how you measure. In terms of height, the Great Dane wins; the dog Zeus was the tallest dog ever at 1.11 meters at the shoulder. In terms of weight, the English Mastiff is the champion. A male named Aicama Zorba weighed a staggering 156 kilograms, which
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The smallest bird in the world is the Bee Hummingbird. This flying jewel grows to only 5 or 6 centimeters and weighs less than 2 grams. That is lighter than an average tea bag. They are so small that they often fight with bumblebees over the same flowers. Most birds in this list are hummingbirds,
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The deadliest animal in the world is, by a wide margin, the mosquito. This small insect is responsible for an estimated 700,000 to 1 million deaths per year. They do not kill through physical injury, but by spreading diseases such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever. In this list, we look at the number of
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The largest shark (and also the largest fish) in the world is the Whale Shark. This gentle giant can grow up to 18.8 meters long. That is roughly as long as an articulated city bus. Despite its enormous mouth, it is completely harmless to humans; it calmly filters small crustaceans from the water. Sharks have
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The absolute king of velocity is the Peregrine Falcon. While many animals rely on muscle power to sprint, the Peregrine uses the laws of physics. During its signature hunting maneuver, known as a stoop, this raptor reaches a verified top speed of 389 kilometers per hour (242 mph). To put that in perspective, that is
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