Compare mammals by height
42 mammals, from an African bush elephant down to a domestic cat, each saying what was measured and who published it. Open one to compare it with your height.
Ranked from the tallest: animals measured standing and animals measured at the shoulder.
42 heights in this selection. Sorting ranks this selection only; it does not identify world records. Equal listings share a height.
African bush elephant
3.04 to 3.36 m (9 ft 11.5 in to 11 ft 0.5 in)
An African bush elephant stands 3.04 to 3.36 m (9 ft 11.5 in to 11 ft 0.5 in) at the shoulder (fully grown bull averages).
Alpaca
81 to 99 cm (2 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in)
An alpaca stands 81 to 99 cm (2 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in) at the shoulder.
American bison
at least 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm)
An American bison stands at least 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm) at the shoulder (full-grown bulls).
Andean bear
70 to 90 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 11.5 in)
An Andean bear stands 70 to 90 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 11.5 in) at the shoulder.
Beaver
30 to 60 cm (1 ft 0 in to 1 ft 11.5 in)
A beaver stands 30 to 60 cm (1 ft 0 in to 1 ft 11.5 in) at the shoulder.
Brown bear
about 3 to 5 ft (91 to 152 cm)
A brown bear stands about 3 to 5 ft (91 to 152 cm) at the shoulder.
Cheetah
63 to 94 cm (2 ft 1 in to 3 ft 1 in)
A cheetah stands 63 to 94 cm (2 ft 1 in to 3 ft 1 in) at the shoulder.
Chimpanzee
about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
A chimpanzee stands about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm) upright, from the ground to the head (adult average).
Coati
about 1 ft 0 in (30 cm)
A coati stands about 1 ft 0 in (30 cm) at the shoulder, excluding the raised tail.
Coyote
16 to 20 in (41 to 51 cm)
A coyote stands 16 to 20 in (41 to 51 cm) at the shoulder (Yellowstone National Park figure).
Domestic cat
23 to 25 cm (9 in to 10 in)
A domestic cat stands 23 to 25 cm (9 in to 10 in) at the shoulder (typical adults).
Dromedary camel
1.8 to 2.4 m (5 ft 11 in to 7 ft 10.5 in)
A dromedary camel stands 1.8 to 2.4 m (5 ft 11 in to 7 ft 10.5 in) at the shoulder, excluding the hump (adult males).
European bison
1.8 to 2.1 m (5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 10.5 in)
A European bison stands 1.8 to 2.1 m (5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 10.5 in) at the shoulder (adult males).
Fallow deer
90 to 100 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 3 ft 3.5 in)
A fallow deer stands 90 to 100 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 3 ft 3.5 in) at the shoulder (adult males).
Giant panda
70 to 80 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 7.5 in)
A giant panda stands 70 to 80 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 7.5 in) at the shoulder.
Gray wolf
2 ft 8 in (81 cm)
A gray wolf stands 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) at the shoulder (Yellowstone adult male average).
Guanaco
90 to 130 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 4 ft 3 in)
A guanaco stands 90 to 130 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 4 ft 3 in) at the shoulder.
Kodiak bear
up to about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
A Kodiak bear stands up to about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm) at the shoulder on four feet.
Leopard
60 to 70 cm (1 ft 11.5 in to 2 ft 3.5 in)
A leopard stands 60 to 70 cm (1 ft 11.5 in to 2 ft 3.5 in) at the shoulder (adult males).
Lion
3 ft 6 in to 4 ft 0 in (107 to 122 cm)
A lion stands 3 ft 6 in to 4 ft 0 in (107 to 122 cm) at the shoulder.
Oryx
81 to 125 cm (2 ft 8 in to 4 ft 1 in)
An oryx stands 81 to 125 cm (2 ft 8 in to 4 ft 1 in) at the shoulder.
Polar bear
about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
A polar bear stands about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) at the shoulder on four feet.
Red deer
110 to 130 cm (3 ft 7.5 in to 4 ft 3 in)
A red deer stands 110 to 130 cm (3 ft 7.5 in to 4 ft 3 in) at the shoulder (adult males).
Red fox
about 15 to 20 in (38 to 51 cm)
A red fox stands about 15 to 20 in (38 to 51 cm) at the shoulder.
Red kangaroo
about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
A red kangaroo stands about 4 ft 11 in (150 cm) upright, from the ground to the head (average).
Rhinoceros
up to 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
A rhinoceros stands up to 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) at the shoulder (white rhinoceros).
Serval
45 to 60 cm (1 ft 5.5 in to 1 ft 11.5 in)
A serval stands 45 to 60 cm (1 ft 5.5 in to 1 ft 11.5 in) at the shoulder.
Spotted hyena
77 to 81 cm (2 ft 6.5 in to 2 ft 8 in)
A spotted hyena stands 77 to 81 cm (2 ft 6.5 in to 2 ft 8 in) at the shoulder.
Tiger
80 to 110 cm (2 ft 7.5 in to 3 ft 7.5 in)
A tiger stands 80 to 110 cm (2 ft 7.5 in to 3 ft 7.5 in) at the shoulder.
Warthog
55 to 85 cm (1 ft 9.5 in to 2 ft 9.5 in)
A warthog stands 55 to 85 cm (1 ft 9.5 in to 2 ft 9.5 in) at the shoulder.
Western lowland gorilla
up to 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm)
A western lowland gorilla stands up to 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm) upright, from the ground to the head (adult male western lowland gorillas).
White-tailed deer
2 ft 6 in to 3 ft 0 in (76 to 91 cm)
A white-tailed deer stands 2 ft 6 in to 3 ft 0 in (76 to 91 cm) at the shoulder (mature bucks).
Wolverine
36 to 45 cm (1 ft 2 in to 1 ft 5.5 in)
A wolverine stands 36 to 45 cm (1 ft 2 in to 1 ft 5.5 in) at the shoulder.
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