This planet is truly a crazy place full of incredible and strange creatures and habitats. It is hard to imagine their real size until we see it beside “the norm.” We are sure that you have heard of an elephant and maybe know its size, but do you know how much taller it is than you? We also want you to consider the width of a rock ledge compared to human feet. Get ready to be blown away by these comparisons!
Caterpie From Pokemon
We are pretty sure that the hickory horned devil is actually Caterpie from Pokemon. We have no idea how this caterpillar grew up to be 5-inches long. Truly, we would hate to see one of those on a tree in the summer. The good thing is that we do not live in the deep south of North America since these are common there! They are not always this big, and they do transform into moths soon after this stage!
Caterpie From Pokemon
The Mountain With His Wife
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is the actor who brought the Mountain to life on Game of Thrones. He stands at an impressive 6’9” tall and weighs 440 pounds. This is one guy who will shrink every person standing beside him. Yes, he towers over Kelsey Handon, his wife, and the random guy behind him in this photo. We just hope that he has figured out how to hug his wife without crushing her to death!
The Mountain With His Wife
Bigger Than The Boat
Imagine that you are spending a peaceful day with your buddies on a fishing trip. The next thing you know, this thing swims up beside your pretty big boat! You are not wearing beer goggles… a blue whale thrice the size of your boat just decided to swim next to you. Apparently, a fully-grown male can reach a length of 29.9 meters and a weight of 330,000 pounds. The marine mammals are the biggest known species! When this happens to you, try to stay on the boat!
Bigger Than The Boat
Coconut Crabs And A Dog
The coconut crab, also called the palm thief or robber crab, is a species of terrestrial hermit crabs. This is pretty ironic when you consider that a hermit crab can fit in your hand! On the other hand, this creature can weigh as much as 9 pounds and reach a length of a little over 3 feet from one leg to another. This is as long as the yardstick used by your math teacher! Luckily, the creatures are not found in heavily populated areas.
Coconut Crabs And A Dog
Like A Fox With Wings
Bram Stoker just called, he wants his Dracula pet bat back! However, we daresay that this giant golden-crowned flying creature looks more like a fox than a bat. Not only do they have similar ears and snouts, but they also have that golden-brown fur to match. Clearly, the scientists who gave the species its name knew just what to do. It is unfortunate to hear that the flying animals are now endangered thanks to poaching and competition with humans for fruit, which is their main source of food.
Like A Fox With Wings
The Fluffiest, Biggest Rabbit
Why would you want a dog when you can get this huge Flemish Giant rabbit instead? They have paws that look as big as those on a medium-sized Border Collie. While the creature in the photo looks rather annoyed, these animals are patient and docile beings that you can keep as pets. At 15 pounds and 14 feet long, they are the perfect size for any home. We bet you would love to cuddle with one as well!
The Fluffiest, Biggest Rabbit
A Tiny Ghost Crab
Look at how small this ghost crab is! We do not even want to think about how many of them we have stepped on in the past. Depending on what time it is, they can also change color to blend into the environment. They are common shore crabs, which means that they prefer to hunt and live in the sand instead of the ocean. However, we are not sure just how much food this little guy can even eat.
A Tiny Ghost Crab
The Biggest Tree Of Them All
If a tree like this one falls in the forest and no one is around, will it make a sound? Well, we are pretty sure that the answer is yes. Redwood trees can reach a height of 379 feet and a diameter of 29 feet. There is no doubt that it would go, “BOOM!” The massive trees are among the oldest tree species on the planet and can live up to over 1,800 years. They are primarily found along the coast of Oregon and northern California.
The Biggest Tree Of Them All
The Size Of An Anchor
We hope that this huge anchor did not hit anything on the head as it was pummeling to the seafloor. Anchors do not only weigh as much as 30 tons, but the chain links can weigh as much as 500 pounds each. You do not stand a chance if you ever get caught beneath these things. It is no wonder that ships need such huge anchors when you consider the different speeds of underwater and surface currents!
The Size Of An Anchor
Smaller Than A Grain Of Rice
The tiny computer might only be in a photo, but we can already feel ourselves losing it. This microscopic device was scaled right beside a grain of rice. If you want to imagine it for yourself, you should know that a grain of rice has a length of 5 to 7 millimeters. Meanwhile, this gizmo measures 0.33 millimeters on each side. We have no idea how one is supposed to even keep track of this gadget! Good luck.
Smaller Than A Grain Of Rice
The Biggest Dinosaur In Town
This right here is a bone of what might be the largest dinosaur to ever exist. We are just glad that these huge reptiles were gone by the time I was born, thank you very much. At any rate, scientists think that this creature was an herbivore that measured 131 feet from top to bottom, stood at 65 feet tall, and weigh around 77 metric tons. Jose Louis Carballido, a dinosaur specialist, explained, “It’s like two trucks with a trailer each, one in front of the other, and the weight of 14 elephants together.”
The Biggest Dinosaur In Town
Lion’s Mane Stings
We wonder if Marlin would be fine with the stings of these jellyfish as he was with the normal jellyfish in Finding Nemo. Known as lion’s mane jellyfish, this is the biggest species out there. It can grow as long as 120 feet! We are not afraid of the water, but we would head straight for the shore if we ever saw those tentacles and massive bell right below us. On the bright sight, they are not toxic to us.
Lion’s Mane Stings
An Anaconda
If you ask us, everyone residing the habit of anacondas need to be evacuated as soon as possible. The snakes can reach a length of 25 feet and boast 550 pounds in muscle. This is big enough to overpower even an adult crocodile! Nope. While the creatures have more agility in the water, we still think that this worker is standing far too near its head. Folks, do not put yourself in danger for the ‘gram!
An Anaconda
Surf’s Up!
While they are not harmful to humans, we would be lying if we said that we would not freak out if we saw this thing below us in the water. A leatherback turtle can grow over 7 feet and weigh over 1,540 pounds. This is simply too much for us to be comfortable with. The creature is not like the cute, green sea turtle that we had in mind. Even though it is terrifying, it would be quite an experience to see it.
Surf’s Up!
Planning To Attack His Food
We are way more comfortable with the baby turtle in this picture. This is not only because he is looking at the raspberry in the same way we look at a slice of chocolate cake. Okay, it does make us feel more at ease. Besides, we are sure that it is not easy to be such a small turtle in this big, scary world. There are a lot of predators in the sea. Worry not, little fellow, we will try to keep you as safe as we possibly could!
Planning To Attack His Food
Just Another Irish Beach Day
On the beach, we have come across abandoned pens, broken frisbees, and empty bottles. However, we have never found anything as remarkable as this huge piece of driftwood. This might look good on Instagram, but we are sure that you also want to know where it came from. You can see trees on the mountain in the background of this photo. Maybe a branch fell off a long time ago and made its way to the shore! This is the sort of questions that keep us awake at night.
Just Another Irish Beach Day
Start Praying Now
Excuse us while we faint. Can you imagine having to sneeze when you are dealing with this rock face? We are not sure if the name is ironic or appropriate. Called Thank God Ledge, we would have simply called it Oh God ledge. That would probably be the only thing we could say. Who would not hyperventilate when they have to cross this? If you are an adrenaline junkie interested in checking it out, we just hope that you know what you are doing.
Start Praying Now
Tibetan Mastiffs
On its own, the dog already looks big. However, you only really get to see how big it is when you spot the woman beside him. It is a Tibetan Mastiff, which is an ancient guardian dog breed found in Nepal, Tibet, China, and Central Asia. They have amazing, fluffy coats and can grow as high as 33 inches. On average, they weigh anywhere from 100 to 160 pounds. They are protective of their humans, so you should get a Tibetan Mastiff if you are looking for a guard dog!
Tibetan Mastiffs
Mama Hippo And Baby Hippo
Hippopotamuses are massive creatures. Generally, adult males reach a weight of 3,310 pounds, while female ones weigh 2,870 pounds. While they are huge creatures, they can still run at a speed of 30 mph. However, they are pretty small when they are still young. We want you to look at this baby hippo with her mom. Before hippos give birth, they retreat to have alone time and come back after 10 to 14 days. Newborn hippos are born below the water and weigh anywhere from 55 to 110 pounds.
Mama Hippo And Baby Hippo
Wild Boars On The Hunt
Whoa, will you look at this wild boar? The huge animal, together with its offspring, was spotted checking out a dumpster in Hong Kong. It was no ordinary dumpster either as it was one beside an elementary school. We hope that the person who took the photo let the school know that this animal was outside. They are fearsome and strong animals that can use their snouts to lift rocks weighing 40 to 50 pounds. Males weigh 165 to 220 pounds on average and have canine teeth that grow as long as 4.7 inches.
Wild Boars On The Hunt
We Hope The Glass Does Not Break
We hope that there are no people out there hunting one of these creatures. Crocodiles are scary enough on their own, so we are even more scared of their predators. The woman in the glass tank must not be afraid if she can do such a thing. However, this does not comfort us. If something bad happens here, we are sure that she is set to become the lunch of this crocodile. Do not ever risk your life for this, okay?
We Hope The Glass Does Not Break
This Giant Wombat
This woman has a wombat that is larger than life! It is nearly as big as she is, that we can tell you. We cannot help but wonder if the animal can easily intimidate any animal that comes across its path. It looks like a Pokemon or something. At this point, it just needs a cool name and special attacks. If we ever come across one of these creatures, you can bet that we would be in shock for a few seconds.
This Giant Wombat
Blue Whale Heart
Below is the heart of a blue whale. It is such a huge creature, so it is only a given that it would have a heart that is thrice the size of our own. As a matter of fact, its heart is the size of one Ford Fiesta. Isn’t it mind-boggling to imagine a body organ that big? In order to get the blood circulating through their huge bodies, a blue whale needs a heart of this size.
Blue Whale Heart
The Same Amount
You are looking at the same amount in $100 bills and $1 bills. The huge stack is what most people will bring with them to explicit clubs. Meanwhile, the small pile is what you bring home when you win big at the casino. They are the same amount, so it does not really matter either way. The single difference here is that you will need to exert more effort counting when you have a huge stack of $1 bills!
The Same Amount
The Size Of The Sun
We want you to envision just how long it will take for one flight to reach one coast to the other side. It takes quite some time, and you might think that the Earth is truly a huge place. In reality, our planet is smaller than the sun and the other planets. In this photo, you are looking at all the Earths that would fit inside the sun! How crazy is that? This is the reason we feel so hot when summer rolls in.
The Size Of The Sun
This Flying Creature
There are people who despise birds, and some who do not think they are real. We just want you to appreciate that you were not alive when the biggest flying creature roamed the planet. This fellow is at least 4 times bigger than the person right beside it. In a single gulp, it will swallow this man and perhaps 3 more. We shudder to imagine being alive when this thing was still around. Hard pass, thanks!
This Flying Creature
One Huge Statue
Works of art, regardless of whether they come from the Renaissance or the Romantic era, are all intriguing. In the past, artists had less technology and a different perspective on life. Michelangelo was one of the best artists of the Renaissance era. He was the artist behind David. We had no idea which scale he used for this, but can you imagine a person this tall? This man would have been towering over this construction worker.
One Huge Statue
More Winged Giants
Imagine that you are taking a walk through the park on a warm summer day. You were minding your business when, all of a sudden, you see this winged creature. The massive winged creature is an eagle, and the animal looks hungry! It swoops down and grabs a mouse using its huge talons. After seeing this, you will be able to figure out how they could pick up tiny dogs. They can probably pick up toddlers too!
More Winged Giants
Traffic Light Up Close
It has become normal to drive past these objects hanging in the air. However, we do not have any idea just how big they are since they are so high up. This image will give you a good idea of their size. We did not know that these things were so big! The infrastructure holding them up has to be secure, otherwise, the traffic light will crash down on unsuspecting drivers and pedestrians. Pray that this never happens!
Traffic Light Up Close
Not A Regular Snail
Ladies and gentlemen, please get your salt. We have found the ultimate snail! It is not uncommon to see tiny snails on dew-filled grass, but what are you going to do if you come across this one? The lady, however, seems all right holding the huge thing up with a single hand. Do you think the snail is faster or slower thanks to its size? If you ask us, we hope that it is faster so that it can get away from us quicker.
Not A Regular Snail
A Gigantic Ring
We are sure that Lord of the Rings fans will appreciate this entry. This is not a ring that a guy gave to his girlfriend after messing up big time. No, this is actually a prop ring from the set of Lord of the Rings! It is almost an entire foot wide and has to be held by two hands. It only goes to show that the producers were very invested when they were working on the fantasy trilogy. Props!
A Gigantic Ring
The Biggest Dump Truck
Do you know just how big a normal school bus is? If not, we want you to know that it is longer and wider than 5 mini vans combined. With this in mind, what could that dump truck possibly be dumping? This huge dump truck must have the most massive wheels in existence. Could they be excavating dinosaur bones or something? We have no idea what was going on here, but this is definitely one huge machine.
The Biggest Dump Truck
A Massive Moose
Because of cartoons, people automatically assume that moose are harmless creatures. However, this photo might change your mind. Will you look at just how big the moose and its antlers are? Found in Canada, this particular moose is bigger than the cars nearby. A single wrong move is all that it will take to become food or moose. You should try hard not to make this animal mad since it will be dangerous!
A Massive Moose
Why Horses Are Fast
Well, this photo definitely explains a lot of things. The lungs inside horses are huge! This blows our minds so much. You no longer have to wonder how they can sprint so quickly for a long period of time. It is fascinating to see a horse cover long distances at a fast speed, but we can now see how it is possible. If soccer players were equipped with these lungs, we are sure that things would be easier for them.
Why Horses Are Fast
Ancient Egyptian Science
Just how were ancient Egyptians able to build the pyramids? This is still up for debate. If you did not know how big they are, we want you to look at this photo. There are four people sitting at the bottom of the pyramids. One of them does not even reach the size of a block. We cannot wait to find out exactly how they were able to pull off something like this such a long time ago.
Ancient Egyptian Science
Way Ahead Of Them
With the entire world watching him, Usain Bolt was able to sprint his way to victory in the biggest race of his life. You can see the other participants sprinting and doing everything they could to get to the finish line. It is impressive to see just how much farther ahead Bolt is. He is not even in running form anymore but celebrating before he crossed the finish line. Without a doubt, he is truly something else!
Way Ahead Of Them
Different Sized Players
Baseball is not a sport that places a lot of emphasis on the height of a player. If you know how to play, you have as big of a chance to get into the league as anyone else. Jose Altuve knows all about it. He is the shorter guy in orange beside Aaron Judge. While this second baseman is not the tallest guy around, he sure knows how to play baseball. Do you think Judge chuckled after crossing paths with Altuve?
Different Sized Players
Two Running Backs
This photo must be scary for the rival team! This is Dion Lewis and Derrick Henry, who are both NFL running backs. In general, this position is for people built like Lewis but a bit bigger. The guy on the right is Henry, who dwarfs his colleague and just about every other back in the league. Defensive players are always busy trying to tackle this guy! A single player cannot do it by himself as it takes an entire unit to do that!
Two Running Backs
Two NBA Ballers
Manute Bol is an ex-NBA player who stood at a height of 7’7.” This meant that he was near the rim and could dunk without jumping. This is kind of like a cheat code in real life! On the other hand, we have Muggsy Bogues. He was only 5’3” tall but still got to play in the NBA. His height did not deter him from making it into the big leagues. If Bogues ran up to the basket with Bol under the rim, the ball would have no way of getting in!
Two NBA Ballers
The Size Of Africa
If you thought that the United States was huge, this photo will change your mind. Even though it feels large, Africa will make it seem tiny. The continent is so big that four Americas could fit in it with no problem. This description definitely puts things into perspective! It means that you will need more time to get from the tip of Africa to the other than travel from the United States to another country. Whoa.
The Size Of Africa