8 Animals That lay largest eggs




1. Ostrich: Ostrich eggs are the largest eggs laid by any living bird. They can weigh up to 3.3 pounds (1.5 kilograms)!

2. Kiwi: Despite being flightless birds, kiwis lay relatively large eggs compared to their body size.

3. Cassowary: These large, flightless birds native to Australia and New Guinea lay eggs that are about 4-5 inches (10-13 centimeters) long.

4. Emu: Emu eggs are the second-largest eggs laid by any bird species after ostriches. They can weigh up to 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms).


5. Crocodile: Crocodile eggs are quite large, with some species like the saltwater crocodile laying eggs that can be as big as a grapefruit.

6. Platypus: Although platypuses are mammals, they lay eggs! Their eggs are small compared to other animals on this list, but they are still fascinating.


7. Turtle: Various species of turtles lay large eggs, with some sea turtles laying eggs that are about the size of a tennis ball.


8. Monitor lizard: Certain species of monitor lizards, like the Komodo dragon, lay relatively large eggs compared to their body size.


These animals have fascinating reproductive strategies, and their large eggs play an important role in their life cycles. 🐣🦆🐊🦎