Top 10 Tallest Animals in the World

Top 10 Tallest Animals in the World

By Sheetal Kumari | June 11, 2025 

Giraffes stretch up to treetop level and see predators from miles away with their long necks.

Giraffe

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Shoulder-tall, African elephants are the tallest and largest land animals.

African Elephant

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Standing on hind legs, the Siberian tiger is tall, being the tallest big cat.

Siberian Tiger

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Moose are the tallest of deer, with antlers providing additional height during the rut season.

Moose

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Camels from the dromedary breed stand tall on long desert travel and endurance-developed legs.

Camel

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The ostrich is the tallest and heaviest flightless bird, with strong running legs.

Ostrich

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This towering draft horse breed is famous for its height and strength, commonly used for heavy labor.

Shire Horse

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When standing up, grizzly bears stand over 9 feet tall, showing their enormity.

Grizzly Bear

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Another large feline on the list, the Bengal tiger also proudly stands tall on two legs.

Bengal Tiger

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The largest land animal in North America, the bison is tall with huge hump and lanky mane.

American Bison

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