large animal

Definitions

A non-human creature of significant physical size, typically referring to mammals such as cattle, horses, or wild megafauna.

In veterinary or agricultural contexts, a classification for livestock or animals that require specialized handling due to their substantial body mass.

Examples

The elephant is a large animal that requires a vast amount of space to roam.

We spotted a large animal moving through the dense forest during our hike.

Synonyms

behemoth giant creature colossal beast massive animal gargantuan organism

Antonyms

tiny creature microscopic organism small animal minuscule beast diminutive specimen