Ranking of the 10 longest animal tails in the world

Animals usually have a tail growing on their bodies, and the shape and size of the tail vary from species to species. There are endless shapes, such as length, thickness, color, etc. Are you curious about the animal with the longest tail in the world? Now I want to tell you, they are all kinds of weird! These include species such as Barloosaurus, Diplodocus, Long-tailed Chicken, Thresher Shark, Long-tailed Pheasant, Peacock, Red Kangaroo, Indian Gray Langur, Guizhou Golden Monkey, and Long Island Long-tailed Civet Cat. Of course, you may not know all about the tail lengths of these species. Come and learn about them with the editor, there may be surprises you don’t know about.

1. Balolong (20 meters)

Barlowosaurus is considered a plant-eating sauropod dinosaur, weighing approximately 40 tons, and its most distinctive feature is its extremely long tail. In fact, among all the dinosaurs that have been discovered, Barlowosaurus had the longest tail, reaching more than 20 meters. The tail is made up of 82 bones, and Barlowosaurus's 9-meter-long neck relied on its extremely long tail to maintain balance.

In addition to this, the Balosaurus' tail can also be used as a defensive weapon, acting like a whip to attack any enemy that attacks it. Because of its extremely long tail, it has a longer attack range when attacking enemies, and can also be used to defend against any potential attacks.

2. Diplodocus (14 meters)

Diplodocus is an extremely large dinosaur that lived in western North America at the end of the Jurassic period, dating back to 150 to 147 million years ago. The tail length of Diplodocus can reach up to about 14 meters, the individual length can exceed 30 meters, and the weight is about 10 tons. Diplodocus is one of the most easily recognized dinosaurs, with its long whip-like tail that helped it defend itself against predators and even drive away other small animals wherever it went. It can be imagined that when Diplodocus is eating, its tail is constantly whipping, and its whip-like power cannot be underestimated. In addition, Diplodocus's tail can also help it maintain balance, making it more stable when walking on steep terrain.

3. Long-tailed chicken (6-7 meters)

Long-tailed chicken is a poultry breed mainly for ornamental value, which is bred through artificial crossbreeding. The length of the tail feathers of this kind of chicken is very amazing, usually 6 to 7 meters long. According to the record, the longest long-tailed chicken was bred in 1974, and the length of the tail feathers has reached an astonishing 12.5 meters. If this chicken stood on the balcony of a four-story building, its tail feathers could even drag to the ground, making it the longest bird feather in the world.

Long-tailed chickens are known for their extremely high ornamental value and are worth a lot of money when bidding. They are the best among international ornamental poultry species. Its long and slender tail feathers can add more landscape value to it and become one of the highlights that people linger on.

4. Shallow sea thresher shark (4.5 meters)

The shallow-sea thresher shark is a large shark that lives in the ocean. It is a carnivore and feeds mainly on non-fish, flying fish and pelagic squid. Its lifespan is about 16 years. The length of the shallow-sea thresher shark can reach 3 meters, and its tail is particularly extended, reaching more than 1.5 times the total length of the head and trunk, that is, more than 4.5 meters. They use the top of their extremely long tail fins to stun prey so they can hunt more easily.

5. Long-tailed Pheasant (1.2-2 meters)

The long-tailed pheasant is a unique bird in my country. Due to its rarity, it has been listed as a national second-level protected animal. There are four types of long-tailed pheasants: black long-tailed pheasant, white-crowned long-tailed pheasant, black-necked long-tailed pheasant and white-necked long-tailed pheasant. The most common one is the white-crowned long-tailed pheasant, also commonly known as "long-tailed pheasant" or "ground chicken" ". They are similar in body shape to pheasants, but have extremely long tail feathers. The male bird's tail feathers are about 1.2 to 2.0 meters long, and their feathers are very colorful. The two longest feathers in the male bird's tail feathers are often chosen as decorations on the helmets of Peking Opera generals and actors, enriching the content and artistic effect of the performance.

6. Peacock (1.5 meters)

Peacocks are birds composed of 2 genera and 3 species. Among them, the genus Peafowl includes two different species of peacocks, both of which are more than 2 meters in length. The tail screen is about 1.5 meters long. They are the largest birds in the order Galliformes. The tail screen of a peacock is mainly composed of the coverts above the tail. These coverts are very long and have iridescent eye circles on the feather tips, surrounded by blue and bronze colors.

During a courtship display, the male peacock will erect his tail under the tail screen, erect the tail screen upwards and stretch it forward. As a result, the male peacock's tail feathers quiver, sparkle, and rattle as he reaches the climax of his courtship display.

7. Red kangaroo (1.2-1.3 meters)

The red kangaroo, also known as the red kangaroo, red kangaroo or giant red kangaroo, is the largest kangaroo in the world. It looks like a mouse, but is not actually related to mice. Its body hair is auburn, its body length is about 130 to 150 cm, its tail length is about 120 to 130 cm, and its weight is between 70 and 90 kg. This cute animal has a unique appearance, is extremely attractive, and is adapted to a jumping lifestyle. The red kangaroo's forelimbs are short and thin, which can be used to grab food, while the hind limbs are powerful and have merging toes, allowing the red kangaroo to jump up to 5 meters at a time and reach speeds of 40 to 65 kilometers per hour.

The red kangaroo's tail is also very long, which not only supports its body when perching, but also serves as a balance organ when jumping, allowing them to flexibly control their body and maintain stability.

8. Indian gray langur (1 meter)

The Indian gray langur has a slender body, with a body length of about 58.5 to 64 centimeters, a weight of 9.9 to 13 kilograms, and a tail length of more than 100 centimeters. The monkey has well-developed cheek hair and eyebrows and is named for its long body or tail. Indian gray langurs inhabit tropical or subtropical forests and feed mainly on leaves. Their tails are very long and are suitable for living in trees, so they are active during the day and perch in trees at night, and have seasonal vertical migration.

9. Guizhou golden monkey(0.8-0.9 meters)

The Guizhou golden monkey is a monkey with a body length of about 60 to 73 centimeters, a tail length of about 80 to 90 centimeters, and a weight of 13 to 16 kilograms. In its place of origin, people often call it "ox-tailed monkey" because its long and slender tail is very similar to that of a cow. Compared with the Sichuan golden monkey, the Guizhou golden monkey has shorter body hair, the long hair on its back is less obvious, the density of the hair is thinner, and the exposed light blue facial skin is not as gorgeous as the Sichuan golden monkey.

Golden snub-nosed monkeys in Guizhou mainly live in trees, often living in groups, and will appear in groups and gregariously in different seasons. They usually live in forests, and the wooded environment plays a key role in their activities and survival.

10. Long-tailed civet cat(0.7-0.9 meters)

The Long-tailed Civet is one of the world's most endangered species. The male Nagashima long-tailed civet cat has a body length between 75 and 80 centimeters, a tail length of 70 and 90 centimeters, and a weight of approximately 6 to 10 kilograms. The body length of female civet cats is 65 to 70 centimeters, the tail length is almost the same as that of male civet cats, and the weight is about 5 to 7 kilograms. Long-tailed civet cats live in tree-dominated habitats and are highly mobile. They can jump from tree to tree and are therefore known as one of the most agile animals in Madagascar.

The Long Island civet cat looks and behaves very much like a cat, and has some characteristics similar to those of a clouded leopard. They live in Madagascar and face threats from destruction of their living environment and human hunting, so their numbers continue to decline.

The list of the top ten animals with the longest tails is mainly ranked based on the length of the longest known tails of each animal, and is recommended by comprehensive reference to the relevant rankings/lists on the Internet. The list is for reference only. I hope it will give you the best information about the tails you want to know. Longer animals can help. If you have any questions, please leave comments/criticisms at the end.

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