Is an elephant or a hippo the heaviest?

The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) holds the title for being the heaviest land animal. Male African bush elephants can weigh up to 15,000 pounds (6,800 kilograms), while females typically weigh between 8,000 to 10,000 pounds (3,600 to 4,500 kilograms).

On the other hand, hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) are also formidable in size but generally weigh less than elephants. Male hippos can weigh up to 8,000 pounds (3,600 kilograms), while females can reach weights of up to 6,000 pounds (2,700 kilograms).

Therefore, elephants hold the record as the heaviest land animals, with African bush elephants being the largest and heaviest species among them.