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What's the largest animal gathering on Earth?
BBC Wildlife
|October 2025
PEOPLE LOVE A PARTY. BUT AS POPULOUS as our species is, the headcounts at our gatherings don't match those of other species. The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage in Prayagraj, India, drew more than 660 million people in January 2025. But this horde - thought to be the largest in human history – pales in comparison to the groups formed by our animal relatives.
The largest animal gatherings in the world likely occur in the chilly depths surrounding Antarctica. The Southern Ocean is home to Antarctic krill - tiny crustaceans that form swarms more than 20km long. A single swarm may contain trillions of individuals. Krill are a crucial food source for other organisms, including fish, penguins and whales.
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