8 Tallest Animals on Earth

Shire Horse They can be about 5 feet, 7 inches tall to the top of the shoulder blades, also called the withers.

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American Bison heir height can range from about 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 1 inch when measured to the top of their shoulders.

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Dromedary Camel The males of the species can have a height between about 6 feet and 6 feet six inches when measured to the shoulders.

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Alaskan Moose The Alaskan Moose can reach up to 7 and a half feet tall when measured to the shoulders.

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Brown Bear They’re even taller when they stand up and can reach a height between about 8 and 9 feet!

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Ostrich They are known for their very long legs and long necks. Ostriches can reach heights between 7 and 10 feet as a fully-grown adult.

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African Bush Elephant African Bush Elephants are between 10 feet 6 inches and 13 feet tall.

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Giraffe A Giraffe’s neck alone can be nearly 7 feet tall! Their overall height is normally between about 14 feet and 19 feet.

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