When we think about animals, we don’t imagine dogs that tower over the kitchen counter, 20-pound fluffy rabbits, or a donkey that stands almost 6 feet tall. There are, however, some pretty freakish animals out there who are above-average, while still managing to live pretty normal lives. Some are the results of genetics, while others have been bred to be big. A few simply defy logic and lack scientific reason. People have taken to social media to share pictures of when Mother Nature said “upsize, please!” and these are some of the most amazing ones.
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| DNA came back 93% German Shepherd, 7% unidentifiable……..we’re guessing grizzly bear |
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| A giant Maine coon, but a real sweetheart |
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| Once a lap dog, always a lap dog……..the kid just can’t find his lap! |
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| Romulus is the world’s tallest living donkey at 5’6” and weighing 1,300 pounds |
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| The biggest leatherback turtle in the world |
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| This moose might look like a giant, but it’s actually the standard size for a moose |
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| Sir Bunnington III, an 8-month-old Continental Giant |
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| The average height for a Shire horse is 5'8" |
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| This giant tortoise loves neck scratches |
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| Hercules moth with a wingspan of 11 inches |
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| A goat that’s bigger than a pony |
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| A 6-foot-high fence means nothing to this guy |
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| The Pemba flying fox is the largest bat on earth, with an average wingspan of 6 feet |
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| Anybody taller than the kitchen countertop has to pay the bills |
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| A giant elephant seal |
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| This elephant is posing with a 5’10” woman |
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| A giant toad |
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| This pet rat makes the NYC “pizza rat” look like an ant |
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| This pet goldfish has grown to the size of a football |
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| Talk about a giant helping of escargot! |
