Most people know what turtles are. Little shell backed reptiles that often live in lakes, streams and dank vegetation. When asked what do turtles eat and drink these same people are far less knowledgeable. Turtles are kind of an exotic pet. They are not as widely understood as dogs, cats and other more common house pets.
WWF Travel takes you to see some of the biggest. Largest land mammal: African elephant A keystone African species, elephants make a big impact on the habitats they occupy. See them in Namibia. Largest primate: Gorilla The largest wild adult male recorded weighed 510 pounds and stood 5 feet 11 inches. See them in Uganda. Largest big cat: Tiger Not only are tigers the biggest of all felines,they are also the most threatened. See them in India. Largest land carnivore: Polar bear Monitoring polar bears allows researchers to evaluate the overall health of Arctic species. See them in Canada. Largest cetacean: Blue whale The biggest animal ever to live on Earth, this giant can grow to more than 100 feet.
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They have characteristic long noses, or trunks; large, floppy ears; and wide, thick legs. There are two species of elephant.The Asian elephant and the African elephant live on separate continents and have many unique features. There are several subspecies that belong to one or the other of these two main species, though there is disagreement over just how many subspecies there are.lephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They have characteristic long noses, or trunks; large, floppy ears; and wide, thick legs. There are two species of elephant.