What animal has the longest tail?

Lengthy Lizards Giraffes have the longest tails of any land mammal—up to 8 feet (2.4 meters)—but it's easier to think of the length of an animal's body in relation to its tail length, says Robert Espinoza, a biologist at California State University, Northridge.

1. What small animal has a long tail?
2. Which bird has the longest tail?
3. What animals have a rat-like tail?
4. Do snakes have a tail?
5. Can peacocks fly?
6. What bird has the biggest feather?
7. What bird has the biggest tail feathers?
8. How long is a giraffe's legs?

What small animal has a long tail?

Long-Eared Jerboa

Their body length comes in at 2.8", but their tail is twice this length. The longest measured tail of an individual has been recorded at 6.4", which puts this tiny rodent as the number one species of mammal with the longest tail in terms of how it relates to total body length.

Which bird has the longest tail?

One of the most spectacular birds-of-paradise, the male ribbon-tailed astrapia has the longest tail feathers in relation to body size of any bird, over three times the length of its body.

What animals have a rat-like tail?

Opossums have no fear. Initially indifferent to danger, they'll continue scarfing a late-night roadkill, glancing back at the driver as if to say, “Get your own.” But between its pointed snout and hairless rat-like tail is one of Earth's most unusual and prolific mammals.

Do snakes have a tail?

Yes, snakes do have tails. Depending on the snake species, the length of the tail can vary quite a bit. The tail does not serve much of a purpose for all species, and it can be quite small depending on the snake that you are talking about.

Can peacocks fly?

Peacocks can (sort of) fly – they tend to run and take several small leaps before a big final hop. They can't stay airborne for very long, but their huge wingspan allows them to flutter quite far. 9. ... Peacocks like to roost in high places, like roofs or trees.

What bird has the biggest feather?

The longest feathers grown by any bird were recorded in 1972 on a phoenix fowl or Yokohama chicken (a domestic strain of red jungle fowl Gallus gallus), whose tail covert measured 10.6 m (34 ft 9.5 in). It was owned by Masasha Kubota of Kochi, Shikoku, Japan.

What bird has the biggest tail feathers?

The two feathers can grow to more than three feet in length. In fact, the ribbon-tailed astrapia has the longest tail feathers in relation to body size of any bird.

How long is a giraffe's legs?

A giraffe's legs are also about 6 feet long, allowing them to run quickly. The record running speed of a giraffe is 34.7 miles per hour. A giraffe's heart is 2 feet long and weighs about 25 pounds.