Which mammal has the longest tail?

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 animal has the longest tail to body ratio?
2. What animals have long bushy tails?
3. Which animal has the longest fur?
4. Which bird has the longest tail?
5. Do opossums have long tails?
6. What is the world's second largest rodent?
7. What is a squirrel tail?
8. How long is adult giraffe neck?
9. How long is a giraffe's legs?
10. What mammal has the most hair?
11. Which animal has the second longest neck?
12. What animal is an ox?

What animal has the longest tail to body ratio?

The male long-tailed widow bird (Euplectes progne) is the animal with the longest tail in relation to its body. It measures 3 feet which is four times the length of its 9-inch body! They are found in Botswana, Namibia, and other countries in Southern Africa.

What animals have long bushy tails?

Several types of squirrels such as tree squirrels, ground squirrels, flying squirrels, chipmunks, and marmots exist and can be found in different parts of the world. They usually have a bushy tail and live in trees.

Which animal has the longest fur?

After humans, the mammal with the longest hair is the musk ox.

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.

Do opossums have long tails?

It's a common misconception, and one that is perpetuated because of how these creatures are sometimes portrayed in cartoons. Opossums have long, hairless tails that are reminiscent of rat tails. However, their tails aren't strong enough to support their weight while hanging from them, Indiana Public Media reports.

What is the world's second largest rodent?

Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and Eurasia and the second largest rodents worldwide.

What is a squirrel tail?

A squirrel's tail serves as a sort of multitool or all-purpose tool that comes in handy for a wide variety of things. ... Though not very common, a squirrel may occasionally fall off a tree, it will then use its bushy tail as a sort of parachute to slow down and it is also a very soft cushion to break the fall on.

How long is adult giraffe neck?

Their neck alone can be 6 feet long, which is taller than the average man and can weigh up to 600 pounds. A giraffe's legs are also about 6 feet long, allowing them to run quickly.

How long is a giraffe's legs?

A giraffe's legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet . These long legs allow giraffes to run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances and cruise comfortably at 10 miles an hour over longer distances.

What mammal has the most hair?

The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) has the densest fur of any mammal, with around 100,000–400,000 hairs per square centimetre (650,000–2.6 million hairs per square inch).

Which animal has the second longest neck?

The longest neck of any living animal today is that of the adult male giraffe, which can reach eight feet in length. A distant second, the ostrich, has up to three feet of neck.

What animal is an ox?

An ox (/ˈɒks/) (plural oxen, /ˈɒksən/), also known as a bullock (in BrE, AusE, and IndE), is a male bovine trained and used as a draft animal. Oxen are commonly castrated adult male cattle; castration inhibits testosterone and aggression, which makes the males docile and safer to work with.