Terrifying Super-Sized Animals
Flemish rabbits: Flemish rabbits are big, but Sandy is one of the biggest. Here she is with her pet Sheltie.
This type of horse is a percheron. They were originally bred for war but become suited to farm work. The pictured is the largest known.
African giant snail: This giant snail is found in East Africa and can reach up to 8 inches in length. It's a nuisance pest of urban areas, and it spreads human disease.
Cane toad: Originally found in South and Central America, these toads are a nuisance to Australia’s wildlife. It has few predators because of it’s extremely toxic skin.
Chinese giant salamander: This lizard can grow up to 6 ft in length, it’s almost completely blind. It’s also the largest amphibian in the world. you can find them in streams and lakes in China.
Giant weta cricket: Jiminy Cricket here is only found on a small island near New Zealand (the lesser Monster Island, next to Australia). It’s large enough to devour a carrot. And probably your hand.
This huge rat was killed in a Bronx, NY Foot Locker back in January of 2012. It looks fake and people should hope it’s fake… but reports seem to indicate this was a real rat that was killed. And it was real big.
Giant freshwater stingray: Otherwise known as nightmare fuel, these monsters can grow up to 1,300 lbs and are actually endangered.
Coconut crabs: Often mistaken for a 'Camel Spider' these aren’t as delicious as they sound. They are actually giant crabs with claws powerful enough to crack coconuts. It is found on islands across the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific Ocean.
