Ever wondered which were the largest animals found in the US? Well, we’re here to give you answers. Join us as we explore the largest giants roaming the earth in America.
1. American Bison
Bison via Unsplash
2. American Alligator
Alligator.
Image via Depositphotos
3. Moose
Moose are the tallest mammals in North America.
Image by Ryan Hagerty – http://www.public-domain-image.com/public-domain-images-pictures-free-stock-photos/fauna-animals-public-domain-images-pictures/deers-public-domain-images-pictures/moose-and-elk-public-domain-images-pictures/a-male-moose-takes-a-rest-in-a-field-during-a-light-rainshower.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24856721
4. Grizzly Bear
Grizzly bear.
Image by Simon Hurry via Pexels.
5. Polar Bear
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on the pack ice north of Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, Norway.
Image by Alexey_Seafarer on depositphotos.
6. Elk
Mule deer buck at Elk Creek. By Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – mule_buck_elk_creek_m_myatt, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47027293
7. American Black Bear
Baby Black Bear.
Image by jill@ghostbear.org via Depositphotos
8. White-tailed Deer
Two white tailed deer graze in the grassy field near Hauser, Idaho. Image by gjohnstonphoto via depositphotos.com
9. American Crocodile
Crocodile looking at camera. Image by Pfuderi
10. California Condor
Californian Condor. Image via depositphotos.
11. American Mastodon
Model of mastodon in real stature.
12. Bighorn Sheep
Big Horn sheep in the mountains. Jwanamaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
13. American Bald Eagle
Bald eagles build some of the largest nests of any bird species, often reaching up to 10 feet in diameter and weighing hundreds of pounds.
Image by Andreas Barth via Pexels
14. North American Porcupine
Image by Irina_kukuts via Pixabay
15. American Beaver
Image by EBFoto via Depositphotos
16. Gray Wolf
Gray wolf. Image by Mariofan13 via Wikimedia Commons
17. American Pronghorn
Pronghorn Antelope, Cabin Lake Road, Fort Rock, Oregon
Image by Alan D. Wilson, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=996377, Wikimedia commons
18. American Wolverine
wolverine. Image via Deposit Photos
19. Mountain Lion
Portrait of a cougar, mountain lion, puma, panther, striking a pose on a fallen tree, Winter scene in the woods, wildlife America. Image via depositphotos.com
20. American Bullfrog
American bullfrog about to leap.
Image by Maddy Weiss via Unsplash
There you have it. The largest animals found on US soil. If you ever find yourself in close contact with any of these animals, always remember to keep a distance. Respecting these animals is how we all live in harmony as one.
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Author at Animals Around The Globe. BSc Media Studies
Kiah is a Capetonian, fascinated by how each animal plays a significant part within our ecosystem, forming a bubble of life. As a nature lover and wave chaser, she finds solace in the waves and serenity in the great outdoors.
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