Greediest animal
Who
Unknown
What
86000 total number
Where
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The larva of the polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) of North America consumes an amount equal to 86,000 times its own birthweight in the first 56 days of its life. In human terms, this would be equivalent to a 3.17 kg (7 lb) baby taking in 273 tons of nourishment.