Nature & Animals
Bite force, top speed, and the rest of the animal kingdom's stats.
The Largest Wild Cat Species in the World
Tigers and lions tower over every other cat: a ranking of 14 wild cat species by the typical adult male's body mass, with the wide ranges and the heaviest recorded animals shown separately.
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The Largest Shark Species in the World
Whale sharks and basking sharks dwarf every other shark, with great whites and great hammerheads next, ranked by the longest length that reliable sources document, not by legend.
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The Largest Land Carnivores in the World
Polar bears, Kodiak bears and Siberian tigers top the list of the biggest meat-eating mammals on land, ranked by the typical weight of an adult male.
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Animals with the Strongest Bite Force
From crocodiles to hyenas, we measured bite force in pounds per square inch to crown the most powerful jaws in the animal kingdom.
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The Fastest Land Animals on Earth
Cheetahs get the headlines. Who's actually #2?
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