Giants of Nature: 10 largest creatures ever to walk the planet
From colossal dinosaurs to massive marine reptiles, these giants ruled land and sea. Discover the 10 largest creatures ever to walk the Earth, showcasing nature’s most awe-inspiring prehistoric wonders.
Sheetal Malpani
July 25, 2025 / 11:16 IST
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From colossal dinosaurs to massive marine reptiles, these giants ruled land and sea. Discover the 10 largest creatures ever to walk the Earth, showcasing nature’s most awe-inspiring prehistoric wonders. (Image: Canva)
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Argentinosaurus: Argentinosaurus was a massive sauropod dinosaur, possibly the largest land animal ever. It stretched over 100 feet long and weighed nearly 100 tonnes. (Image: Canva)
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Patagotitan: This colossal dinosaur rivalled Argentinosaurus in size. Found in Argentina, Patagotitan lived around 100 million years ago and measured nearly 122 feet long. (Image: Canva)
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Blue Whale: Though not a land creature, the blue whale is the largest animal ever. It can grow up to 100 feet long and weighs around 200 tonnes. (Image: Canva)
Dreadnoughtus: Named for its size and power, Dreadnoughtus lived in South America. This dinosaur measured around 85 feet long and was built like a walking fortress. (Image: Canva)
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Brachiosaurus: Brachiosaurus stood taller than most dinosaurs, with front legs longer than its hind legs. It reached heights of 40–50 feet and fed on treetop leaves. (Image: Canva)
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Paraceratherium: An ancient hornless rhino, Paraceratherium was the biggest land mammal. It stood over 16 feet tall at the shoulder and weighed up to 20 tonnes. (Image: Canva)
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Spinosaurus: Spinosaurus was one of the longest carnivorous dinosaurs, measuring over 50 feet. It had a sail-like spine and likely hunted in rivers and wetlands. (Image: Canva)
Shastasaurus: This marine reptile wasn't a dinosaur but ruled the oceans. Shastasaurus could grow over 65 feet long and resembled a dolphin-shaped giant ichthyosaur. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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Megalodon: Megalodon was a colossal prehistoric shark, growing up to 60 feet. It had teeth the size of a human hand and preyed on whales. (Image: Reuters)
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Sauroposeidon: With a neck stretching over 30 feet, Sauroposeidon may have been the tallest dinosaur. It towered up to 60 feet high and fed on high vegetation. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Sheetal Malpani is the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Equity at Tamohara. He has an experience of over 14 years in the Indian capital markets.
Before joining Tamohara, he worked with financial institutions such as HDFC Securities, Brics Securities, and Enam Securities.
Sheetal is the Chartered Financial Analyst, and has completed post-graduate degree in management with specialisation in finance.
