⁠7 Animals That Hold World Records

Anaika Sohal
May 17, 2025

Cheetah – Fastest Land Animal

They are the fastest land animals, with a record of running up to 112 km/ hr. And they hold the title of the fastest land speed, reaching 0 to 96 km/hr in just 3 seconds.

Blue Whale – Largest Animal Ever

They have the record of reaching 30 meters in length and weighing up to 180 tons, and they are bigger than any dinosaur, heaviest also.

Peregrine Falcon – Fastest Animal in the Air

These birds can dive at a speed of over 380 km per her and are the first animal on the planet when diving to catch prey.

Giraffe – Tallest Land Animal

The male Giraffe can grow up to 5.9 meters tall and their long necks help them to reach the leaves high in the tree and also spot predators.

African Elephant – Largest Land Animal

They have the record of weighing over 12,000 kg and standing up to 4 meters, and they are not only the tallest but also intelligent and emotionally complex.

Colossal Squid – Largest Eyes in the Animal Kingdom

These aquatic species have the record of eyes that can reach up to 30-40 cm in diameter and perfect for spotting predators in the pitch-black waters.

Turritopsis dohrnii (Immortal Jellyfish) – Potentially Immortal Animal

These tiny jellyfish can revert to its juvenile state and theoretically escape death, they can basically reverse its age. ( Image Credits: iStock)

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