H
Human (Average)
Homo sapiens
Least Concern mammal
Measurements
Shoulder Height
1.8 m
5'9"
Body Length
45 cm
1'6"
Weight
70 kg
154 lbs
About Human (Average)
The average adult human stands about 175cm (5'9") tall and weighs approximately 70 kg. Used as a reference scale in animal size comparisons.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Primates
- Family
- Hominidae
- Genus
- Homo
Ecology
- Diet
- omnivore
- Habitat
- grassland, forest, desert, mountain, arctic
- Continent
- Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania
Fun Fact
Humans are the only species known to cook their food, which significantly expanded dietary options.
Related Species
A
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
3.3 m tall, 6.0 t
A
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
2.8 m tall, 4.0 t
B
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
4.5 m tall, 140.0 t
G
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
5.5 m tall, 1.2 t
P
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
1.5 m tall, 450 kg
G
Grizzly Bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
1.3 m tall, 360 kg