By Afiur
January 06, 2026
Some of the strongest animals in the world are not the largest. According to HowStuffWorks, tiny insects have immense strength. Here are the strongest five.Image: Canva
The dung beetle is widely regarded as the strongest animal relative to its body size. Certain species can pull or move more than 1,000 times their own body weight. In human terms, this would be compar
The rhinoceros beetle has the ability to lift objects estimated at over 800 times its body weight. Despite its small size, it possesses powerful muscles that enable it to push, lift, and fight effecti
An individual leafcutter ant is capable of carrying objects weighing up to 50 times their own body weight. This strength supports their role in transporting leaf fragments over long distances to susta
A full-grown male can hoist four times its body weight. That’s enough raw power to outlift an Olympic champ. These apes are built to dominate their forest turf.4. Gorillas4. GorillasImage: Canva
Harpy eagles have talons capable of snatching prey twice their own weight. They also combine precision, strength, and speed like no other bird. 5. Harpy Eagles5. Harpy EaglesImage: Canva