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.
15 of the Largest Animals in the World. The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. At 30 metres (98 ft) in length and 180 metric tons (200 short tons) or more in weight, it is the largest known animal to have ever existed.
The largest land mammal in the United States, which helped shape the Great Plains and the lifestyles of Native Americans, is the American bison. According to the American Bison Society, the American icon lives in all 50 states, and is as recognizable as the American eagle, but it's still called a buffalo when it's not.