This Earthworm Is As Big As A Snake
In December 2013, a photo of this giant earthworm landed on the Internet, and people were convinced that it was fake. However, the earthworm is as real as it gets. Mickey Grosman discovered the worm after a 5,000 mile-trek across South America. He spotted the giant insect and picked it up while in the Sumaco National Park.
But wasn’t able to identify the type of insect it was. While the type of earthworm hasn’t been finalized, some theorize that it is a Glossoscolex Giganteaus, while others think that it might be a Caecilian, a legless amphibian. One this is for certain and that’s that this insect is an absolute giant.
Meet Simba
When it comes to some animals, it might be a little tricky to figure out what species they are exactly. Take this beast, for example. Is it a dog (likeliest answer)? Is it a bear? Or maybe it is a strange-looking lion because of its name. Simba's coat is quite something, and technically it's called a generous double-coat, as he's a Leonberger.
But you might confuse him as being a Leonbear! Hailing from Germany, the Leonberger was bred in the 1840s to resemble a lion. The massive-sized Leonberger breed is actually a magnificent blend of the Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, and Great Pyrenees.
World’s largest Ants
The giant Amazonian ant, also known as Dinoponera, is among the largest ants in the world. Although there is much more conversation around the bullet ant due to their size and notorious sting, the size of a female giant Amazonian ant can reach up to 1.2- 1.6 inches in length.
Found only in South America, a colony of this particular ant tends to consist of fewer than 100 ants. Also, don’t be fooled; although they aren’t particularly known for their venom, the giant Amazonian ant is still extremely poisonous. Their sting is known to cause extreme pain for up to 48 hours after the initial sting.
This Crab’s Legs Are Insane
Here you have it, the world's largest crab. The Japanese Spider Crab lives around the waters of Japan. While it's clearly not a spider, it has spider-like legs, hence its name. Their legs are longer than any other arthropod, spanning 18 feet from claw to claw. These crabs can weigh up to 42 pounds. In Japanese, their names are “taka-ashi-gani,” which translates as “tall legs crab.”
Their bodies are armored to serve as protection against predators like octopi. They are master camouflagers and make use of ocean elements like shells and sponges to disguise themselves. Crabs, in general, can live for years, these guys can live for over a century! They are also considered a delicacy in Japan and other Asian countries.
The Saltwater Crocodile That Eats Sharks
Male saltwater crocodiles are huge animals. They can range in weight from 1,000 to 2,000 pounds. Brutus the giant saltwater croc measures as 18-foot long. In 2014, he became famous for devouring a bull shark. Brutus was photographed in Kakadu’s Adelaide River. He first rose to popularity when he ate kangaroo meat on a "jumping crocodile" tour in 2011.
But, he really obtained his dignified status after winning a fight against a shark three years following. Harry Bowman from Adelaide River Cruises explained that it’s pretty gob-smacking for them, and that a lot of people who come on these cruises haven’t seen a crocodile before. To see them in the wild up so close, he thinks people are awed, that it’s like seeing a dinosaur.