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May 27, 2024 · The anteater has the longest tongue of any animal in relation to its body size. The pygmy sloth is one of the anteater’s closest relatives, but their common ancestor is more than 55 million years old.
2 days ago · One dog's tongue has also earned him a place in the record books. Three-year-old English Setter Bisbee's tongue was recently named the longest on a living dog, measuring in at 9.49 centimeters, or 3.74 inches. The measurement starts at the tip of the snout, going out to the tip of the tongue, and a qualified vet must perform the measurement to ...
5 days ago · Ever wondered why giraffes have such long tongues? These gentle giants have some of the most fascinating tongues in the animal kingdom. Giraffe tongues can reach up to 20 inches long, making them perfect for grabbing leaves from tall trees. But that's not all!
May 12, 2024 · Giant anteaters. The giant anteater ( Myrmecophaga tridactyla) doesn't have teeth, but it doesn't need them; instead, it uses its roughly 2-foot-long (60 cm) tongue to eat up to 30,000 ants and...
May 27, 2024 · Most notable is the okapi’s long, black tongue, which is prehensile, allowing it to grab leaves from the branches above its head. The okapi’s long neck also helps it to reach leaves in higher areas as well as being used to defend itself and its territory.
May 14, 2024 · Chameleon: Chameleons have long, extendable tongues that can be up to twice the length of their body. They use them to capture prey. Bar-headed Goose: Distinctive black and white striped head, migrates to northern Indian wetlands from Central Asia.
May 27, 2024 · The long brush-like tongue is also completely unique to lories and lorikeets. Extending from the mouth, the tongue gathers up food with very fine hairs called papillae. Depending on the species, this bird can measure anywhere between 5 and 13 inches from head to tail.
