15/11/2025
This graphic compares the world's strongest animals.
Think you’re strong? A gorilla can lift more than 10x its body weight. We max out at 1x. 😅
Some of Earth’s strongest animals showcase mind-blowing feats of raw power—especially when compared to the average human. Topping the list is the elephant, capable of lifting an astonishing 5,900 kilograms, followed by the rugged musk ox at 910 kg and the muscular gorilla, white rhino, and tiger not far behind.
Grizzly bears and lions hold their own with impressive lifts of 500 kg and 450 kg, respectively. Even the polar bear matches the lion's strength at 450 kg.
All of these animals easily outmatch the typical human, whose max lift is a mere 65 kg—a fraction of what these wild titans can handle.
While size plays a role, many of these animals also outperform humans when comparing lifting capacity relative to body weight.
For example, gorillas can lift more than 10 times their own weight, while humans typically max out at about 1x their body weight.