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What is the largest and heaviest animal found in South America?

Question #152146. Asked by chabenao1.
Last updated Jul 03 2025.
Originally posted Jul 03 2025 12:06 AM.

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The South American tapir is the largest and heaviest animal found in South America. They can weigh up to 700 pounds (318 kg). I'm not sure what defines the largest but the green anaconda can reach lengths of up to 30 feet.

link https://colombiaone.com/2025/06/28/tapir-south-america-brazil/

Jul 03 2025, 12:23 AM
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How about the million water buffaloes in the lowlands of Brazil? They weigh from 500 to 1000 kg.

Jul 03 2025, 12:58 AM
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The southern elephant seal found in Patagonia can weigh as much as 8,000 pounds / 3700 kg.
link https://latam.beyondba.com/patagonia-tours/wildlife/southern-elephant-seal-mirounga-leonina/

Jul 03 2025, 7:35 AM
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