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Biggest
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A free reference list of nouns for brainstorming creative ideas with comparison and analogy. Use this list of animals for teaching, storytelling, comedy, comparison, and prompt engineering.

Biggest and smallest animals for analogy, word association and advertising ideas

Biggest Animals / Creatures

Popular animals of today

  • Blue Whale, 200,000 kg
  • Bowhead Whale, 75,000 kg
  • Sperm Whale, 50,000 kg
  • Humpback Whale, 40,000 kg
  • Gray Whale, 30,000 kg
  • African Elephant, 6,000 kg
  • Orca (Killer Whale), 5,000 kg
  • Beluga Whale, 1,500 kg
  • Narwhal, 1,500 kg
  • Elephant Seal, 1,500 kg
  • Northern Elephant Seal, 2,000 kg
  • Hippopotamus, 1,300 kg
  • Rhinoceros, 1,000 kg
  • Walrus, 1,000 kg
  • Giraffe, 1,000 kg
  • Humpback Dolphin, 1,000 kg
  • Beluga Dolphin, 700 kg
  • Narwhal Dolphin, 500 kg
  • Hooded Seal, 500 kg
  • Moose, 800 kg
  • Bison, 800 kg
  • Cape Buffalo, 800 kg
  • Polar Bear, 600 kg
  • Elk, 600 kg
  • Brown Bear, 500 kg
  • Grey Seal, 400 kg
  • Caribou, 400 kg
  • Gorilla, 220 kg
  • Bengal Tiger, 300 kg
  • Siberian Tiger, 300 kg
  • Sea Lion, 300 kg
  • Wild Boar, 200 kg
  • Grizzly Bear, 150 kg
  • Panda, 100 kg
  • Orangutan, 90 kg
  • Leopard, 90 kg
  • Jaguar, 120 kg
  • English Mastiff, 80 kg
  • Adult human, 60 kg
  • Chimpanzee, 60 kg
  • Cheetah, 60 kg
  • Snow Leopard, 60 kg
  • Harbor Seal, 200 kg
  • Harp Seal, 200 kg
  • Emu, 50 kg
  • Harpy Eagle, 6 kg
  • Philippine Eagle, 7 kg
  • American White Pelican, 9 kg
  • Brown Pelican, 5 kg
  • African Crowned Eagle, 4 kg
  • Bald Eagle, 4 kg

List of the largest insects in the world:

  • Goliath Beetle (Goliathus regius) – native to Africa, they can grow up to 11 cm in length and 100 g in weight.
  • Titan Beetle (Titanus giganteus) – native to South America, they can grow up to 16.7 cm in length.
  • Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) – native to Southeast Asia, they have a wingspan of up to 25 cm.
  • Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) – native to Papua New Guinea, they have a wingspan of up to 30 cm.
  • Giant Wetas (Deinacrida heteracantha) – native to New Zealand, they can weigh up to 70 g and reach a length of 10 cm.
  • Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) – native to Europe and North America, they can reach up to 8 cm in length.
  • Elephant Beetle (Megasoma elephas) – native to Central and South America, they can reach up to 12 cm in length.
  • Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastes hercules) – native to Central and South America, they can reach up to 17 cm in length and 100 g in weight.

Dinosaurs

  • Tyrannosaurus Rex, 5,000 kg
  • Argentinosaurus, 100,000 kg
  • Spinosaurus, 10,000 kg
  • Diplodocus, 20,000 kg
  • Stegosaurus, 5,000 kg
  • Triceratops, 9,000 kg
  • Ankylosaurus, 4,000 kg
  • Brontosaurus, 30,000 kg
  • Allosaurus, 2,000 kg
  • Pteranodon, 250 kg
  • Velociraptor, 80 kg
  • Parasauralophus, 6,000 kg
  • Baryonyx, 1,000 kg
  • Protoceratops, 300 kg
  • Therizinosaurus, 2,000 kg
  • Deinonychus, 50 kg
  • Utahraptor, 800 kg
  • Oviraptor, 100 kg

Mythical creatures

  • Kraken – A sea monster that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland.
  • Leviathan – A sea monster from the Bible, described as an enormous serpent or dragon.
  • Phoenix – A mythical bird that is said to be reborn from its ashes.
  • Dragon – A legendary reptilian creature that is depicted as having wings and breathing fire.
  • Roc – A giant bird that is said to have the ability to carry elephants in its talons.
  • Minotaur – A creature with the head of a bull and the body of a human.
  • Cyclops – A giant one-eyed monster from Greek mythology.
  • Cerberus – A three-headed dog that guarded the underworld in Greek mythology.
  • Griffin – A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
  • Yeti – A large, ape-like creature that is said to inhabit the Himalayan region.
  • Charybdis – A sea monster from Greek mythology that was said to create massive whirlpools.
  • Grendel – A monstrous creature from the epic poem “Beowulf.”
  • Sasquatch – A large, hairy, human-like creature that is said to inhabit the forests of North America.
  • Jörmungandr – A giant sea serpent from Norse mythology.
  • Behemoth – A massive creature from the Bible, described as being an animal larger than any other.
  • Cthulhu – A monstrous deity from the works of H.P. Lovecraft, said to be an immense creature that slumbers beneath the ocean.
  • Kongamato – A large, pterosaur-like creature that is said to inhabit the rivers and swamps of Africa.
  • Thunderbird – A large bird from Native American mythology that is said to cause thunder and lightning with its flapping wings.
  • Nian – A dragon-like creature from Chinese folklore, said to devour everything in its path.
  • Firebird – A bird from Slavic folklore that is said to be made of fire and have the ability to grant wishes.

Animals or creatures from popular movies

  1. Kong (King Kong)
  2. Godzilla (Godzilla)
  3. Gort (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
  4. Alien Queen (Aliens)
  5. The Kraken (Pirates of the Caribbean)
  6. The Beast (Beauty and the Beast)
  7. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (Ghostbusters)
  8. The Balrog (The Lord of the Rings)
  9. The Ice Beast (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)
  10. The giant Octopus (It Came from Beneath the Sea)
  11. The Daleks (Doctor Who)
  12. The mutant birds (The Birds)
  13. The giant robots (The Matrix)
  14. The giant ants (Them!)
  15. The giant spiders (Lord of the Rings)
  16. The giant Sandworms (Dune)
  17. The giant monster (Cloverfield)
  18. The giant plants (Little Shop of Horrors)
  19. The giant apes (Planet of the Apes)
  20. The giant sharks (Jaws)

 

 

Smallest Animals / Creatures

Popular animals

  • Bumblebee Bat, 0.02 kg
  • House mouse, 0.03 kg
  • Bee Hummingbird, 0.05 kg
  • Long-tailed Sylph, 0.05 kg
  • African Pygmy Falcon, 0.05 kg
  • European Pygmy Shrew, 0.03 kg
  • House Mouse, .03 kg
  • West Indian Dwarf Squirrel, 0.05 kg
  • Lacewing, 0.05 kg
  • New Zealand Robin, 0.05 kg
  • Etruscan Shrew, 0.05 kg
  • Least Weasel, 0.1 kg
  • Kangaroo Rat, 0.1 kg
  • Striped Possum, 0.1 kg
  • Jamaican Fruit Bat, 0.15 kg
  • Pygmy Marmoset, 0.2 kg
  • Honey Badger, 0.4 kg
  • Black-tailed Prairie Dog, 0.5 kg
  • Skunk, 0.5 kg
  • Barn Owl, 0.5 kg
  • Pangolin (1.1 kg)
  • Slow Loris (1.2 kg)
  • Bumblebee Bat (1.2 kg)
  • Mongoose Lemur (1.3 kg)
  • African Pygmy Hedgehog (1.3 kg)
  • Flying Squirrel (1.5 kg)
  • Sugar Glider (1.5 kg)
  • Grey Squirrel (1.5 kg)
  • Ring-tailed Lemur (1.7 kg)
  • Chipmunk (1.8 kg)
  • Red Squirrel (1.8 kg)
  • Brown Lemur (1.9 kg)
  • Grey-headed Flying Fox (1.9 kg)
  • Black and White Ruffed Lemur (1.9 kg)
  • Lesser Long-nosed Bat (1.9 kg)
  • Egyptian Fruit Bat (2.0 kg)
  • Grey-backed Soft-tailed Bat (2.0 kg)
  • Bengal Fox (2.0 kg)
  • Sunda Colugo (2.0 kg)
  • Chihuahua (2.2 kg)
  • Newborn human (3.5 kg)

Dinosaurs

  • Yi, 0.1 kg
  • Compsognathus, 0.5 kg
  • Fruitadens, 0.05 kg
  • Alvarezsaurus, 0.1 kg
  • Microraptor, 0.2 kg
  • Anchiornis, 0.2 kg
  • Psittacosaurus, 0.3 kg
  • Citipati, 0.3 kg
  • Tiny Horse, 0.3 kg

Mythical creatures

  • Pixie – A tiny, mischievous sprite from folklore.
  • Goblin – A small, ugly creature from folklore that is said to cause trouble for humans.
  • Brownie – A household spirit from folklore that is said to help with household chores.
  • Leprechaun – A tiny, mischievous fairy from Irish folklore that is said to hide pots of gold.
  • Nymph – A beautiful, nature spirit from Greek mythology.
  • Faerie – A magical being from folklore that is said to live in the forest.
  • Imp – A mischievous demon from folklore.
  • Gnome – A small, earth-dwelling creature from folklore.
  • Troll – A large, ugly creature from folklore that is said to live in caves or under bridges.
  • Sprite – A small, ethereal creature from folklore.
  • Will-o’-the-wisp – A ghostly light that is said to lead travellers astray.
  • Kobold – A mischievous household spirit from German folklore.
  • House Elf – A magical being from folklore that is said to help with household chores.

Animals or creatures from popular movies

  • Ewoks (Star Wars)
  • The Minions (Despicable Me)
  • Pikachu (Pokemon)
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
  • Gizmo (Gremlins)
  • Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes)
  • Tom and Jerry (Tom and Jerry)
  • The Smurfs Bender (Futurama)
  • Jerry (Tom and Jerry)
  • Lemming (Ice Age)
  • Stuart Little

Smallest lifeforms on Earth

  • Bacteria: Bacteria are single-celled organisms that range in size from 0.2 to 2.0 micrometers.
  • Virus: Viruses are even smaller than bacteria, with many being only 20-30 nanometers in size.
  • Archaea: Archaea are single-celled microorganisms that are similar in size to bacteria, ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 micrometers.
  • Algae: Algae are simple photosynthetic organisms that come in a variety of sizes, with some species being only a few micrometers in size.
  • Fungi: Fungi come in many different sizes, with some species, such as yeasts, being only a few micrometers in size.
  • Protozoa: Protozoa are single-celled organisms that range in size from a few micrometers to several millimeters.
  • Cyanobacteria: Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria that range in size from 0.5 to 10 micrometers.

Ideas for advertising or analogy

Use small or large animals or nouns to tie in with an emotional truth, product or idea that you are trying to convey.

  1. “The soothing comfort of our product is like a mother’s embrace, just like a koala.”
  2. “Our product is dependable and strong, just like a majestic elephant.”
  3. “The power of our product is wild and free, just like a galloping horse.”
  4. “Our product brings warmth and security, just like the hug of a teddy bear.”
  5. “The resilience of our product is steadfast, just like a tough and determined ox.”
  6. “Our product brings joy and playfulness, just like a frolicking puppy.”
  7. “The endurance of our product is unbreakable, just like a hardworking ant.”
  8. “Our product is wise and experienced, just like an old owl.”
  9. “The nourishing energy of our product is like the sun, just like a mighty lion.”
  10. “Our product brings peace and calm, just like a tranquil pond surrounded by swans.”

Mix and match this big and small animals list

Use this list with the other noun lists from this website to jumpstart your creativity by using exciting and original ideas.

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