Top 10 tallest animals in the world
Here are the top 10 tallest animals in the world, based on average height:
- Giraffe: Up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world, with some males reaching heights of over 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall.
- Elephant: Up to 13 feet (4 meters) tall African elephants can reach heights of up to 13 feet (4 meters) tall at the shoulder, while Asian elephants are slightly shorter.
- Llama: Up to 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) tall Llamas are known for their distinctive height, with some males reaching heights of over 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) tall.
- Alpaca: Up to 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) tall Like llamas, alpacas are also known for their height, with some males reaching heights of over 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) tall.
- Camel: Up to 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall Camels are known for their distinctive humps, and some males can reach heights of over 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall.
- Horse: Up to 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall Some horse breeds, such as the Shire horse, can reach heights of over 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall.
- Donkey: Up to 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 meters) tall Donkeys are known for their distinctive ears and height, with some males reaching heights of over 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 meters) tall.
- Mule: Up to 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall Mules, which are the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, can reach heights of over 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.
- Zebra: Up to 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall Some zebra breeds, such as the Grevy's zebra, can reach heights of over 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall.
- Yak: Up to 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall Yaks are known for their distinctive coats and height, with some males reaching heights of over 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall.
Note: The heights listed are averages and can vary depending on the breed and individual animal.