One of the ten most interesting world records of animals

These records are full of the human spirit of exploring and admiring nature, and also reflect the diversity and magic of the animal world. This article introduces you to the world records of the top ten animals, namely the smartest chimpanzee, the dog with the longest tongue, the dog with the longest ears, the dog with the longest tail, the insect with the most legs, the fastest land animal, the shortest The cow, the rabbit with the most shots in one minute, the heaviest bird and the longest snake. Of course, these records are only a small part of the animal world records. There are many interesting animal records waiting for people to discover and create. The records described in this article are recommended readings by the editor based on comprehensive reference to relevant information on the Internet. They are for reference only to help you understand the ten different world record animals. If you have any errors or questions, please leave comments/criticisms at the end.

1. The smartest chimpanzee

Kanzi is a male rhabdomyomatosis virus-infected chimpanzee born in 1980 and is considered one of the smartest chimpanzees in the world. Kanzi received professional training after being adopted by humans and learned to use symbolic language to communicate with humans. Kanzi is very good at understanding and using language. It can understand about 3,000 English words and can use hundreds of gestures and symbols to express itself. In addition, Kanzi is a very curious and creative chimpanzee who can invent new symbols to express his needs and ideas. As a high-profile animal star, Kanzi has appeared in television and movies many times and has received widespread attention and praise. Its IQ and language abilities also allow scientists to have a deeper understanding and exploration of the communication and exchange methods between humans and animals.

2. The dog with the longest tongue

The dog currently thought to have the longest tongue is a St. Bernard named Mochi. Mochi's tongue reaches a world record length of 7.31 inches (18.58 cm), which is longer than her own head! Mochi's owner, Carla Rickert, discovered that her tongue was extremely long and applied to Guinness World Records, eventually winning the title of "dog with the longest tongue in the world" in 2017. Although Mochi has a long tongue, she does not experience any discomfort from it and her owners clean and maintain her hygiene regularly.

3. The dog with the longest ears

A black and tan coonhound from Oregon, USA, has broken the world record for the longest ears of a dog, with each ear measuring 34 centimeters (13.38 inches). His owner proudly says the big-eared pooch is an ambassador for the breed. This coonhound named Lou was officially recognized by the world record as the dog with the longest ears (living) in September this year. It also won a place in the 2022 "World Records". 3-year-old Lou is an outstanding puppy, with ears that extend at least to the tip of his nose. In fact, almost all coonhounds have beautiful long ears. This dog breed has an exceptionally sensitive sense of smell and is known for its hunting and tracking abilities.

4. The dog with the longest tail

The dog currently believed to have the longest tail is an Irish wolfhound named Keon. His owner, Londoner Illyanna De La Keur, attracted global attention after sharing photos of the pooch on social media. Kelly's tail reaches 30 inches (76.2 cm), longer than its own body! Dogs of this breed are born with long, bushy tails, but Kelly's tail is unusually long, making him the "dog with the longest tail in the world." However, it is important to note that since dog breeds and individuals vary greatly, it is difficult to determine which dog must have the longest tail.

5. The insect with the most legs

The insect currently thought to have the most legs is a creature called Illacme plenipes. This centipede has an extremely long body, reaching over two inches, and has as many as 750 legs. The centipede is mainly distributed in central California, USA, living in rock crevices and under tree bark. They are usually active at night and prey on small arthropods and insects. It should be noted that although the centipede has many legs, not all of them are what we usually call "legs" because many of them are used for functions such as touch, movement and breathing, rather than walk.

6. The fastest land animal

A cheetah named Sarah ran at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour at the San Diego Wildlife Park in California, becoming one of the fastest land animals ever. Cheetahs use their sophisticated body structure and strong legs to run, able to catch up to and kill their prey in a short time. Their body lines are graceful, muscular and full of tension, and they are particularly eye-catching when running. Despite their incredible speed, cheetahs also face many challenges, such as environmental damage, hunting and habitat loss, and are currently listed as an endangered species.

7. The shortest cow

The shortest cow currently recorded is a small rare dwarf cow named Manikyam from the Ganges River Delta in India. The body height of Manikyam is only 61.1 cm, while the height of normal adult small and rare dwarf cattle in the Indo-Gangetic Delta is usually between 76 and 102 cm. Manikyam became one of the shortest representatives of the breed and was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "world's shortest cow." It should be noted that since the breeds and individuals of animals vary greatly, there are different sizes in both cattle and other animals. At the same time, humans' long-term artificial domestication of animal husbandry will also affect the characteristics of animals' body shape and height.

8. The rabbit with the most shots in 1 minute

On October 31, 2016, Bini set a record for the most number of dunks by a rabbit in one minute with 7 times in California, USA. Bini is a 4-year-old Dutch Robb rabbit trained by Shai Asor (USA).

9. The heaviest bird

An African ostrich named Darius weighed 157 kilograms, making him the heaviest bird ever recorded. The African Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is one of the largest and heaviest birds in the world, reaching a height of 2.7 meters and a weight of 157 kilograms. The African Ostrich is a flightless bird with strong legs and nimble speed. They are found primarily in arid grasslands, savannas and desert areas of sub-Saharan Africa and are widely farmed for human consumption for their meat and eggs. In addition to the African ostrich, some extinct prehistoric birds, such as the ptarmigan (Aepyornis) and the moa (Dromornithidae), also once existed in much larger and bulkier sizes.

10. The longest snake

The longest snake ever recorded (in captivity) is the Medusa, a reticulated python (python reticulatus) owned by Full Moon Productions Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, USA. When measured on 12 October 2011, she was found to be 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) long. Medusa also holds the current title of "Longest Living Snake (in Captivity)".

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