Animals With The Longest Tongues In The World
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00:00 You must have heard a lot about the animal's tongues, as they are the most crucial part
00:05 of an animal's anatomy.
00:07 Tongues allow them to perform numerous functions.
00:10 With so much to surprise you, there are some animals with really long tongues.
00:14 From chameleons to anteater, these animals have developed tongues that can be twice the
00:19 length of their bodies, allowing them to catch food items.
00:22 If you are curious to learn about these animals, don't skip the video and watch till the
00:26 end.
00:29 Number 20.
00:30 Komodo Dragon Komodo dragons are wild giants with super long
00:35 tongues that are incredibly useful.
00:37 Their tongues can reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) or more, allowing them to taste and sense
00:43 food from far away.
00:45 These clever creatures use their tongues to find prey and gather information about their
00:49 surroundings.
00:50 With their unique forked design, their tongues enhance their sense of smell.
00:55 By flicking their tongues, Komodo dragons catch particles in the air or on the ground,
00:59 helping them learn about their environment.
01:02 When it's time to eat, their long and flexible tongues come in handy for finding hidden or
01:07 hard-to-reach food.
01:09 They never miss even the tiniest bits.
01:11 So thanks to their remarkable tongues, Komodo dragons are expert hunters.
01:16 This video is a clear representation of a Komodo dragon searching for food with the
01:21 help of its long forked tongue.
01:23 It slides its tongue inside out continuously to catch the food.
01:27 The tongue performs numerous functions of collecting food for the survival of a Komodo
01:31 dragon.
01:32 The animal does not require much effort from other body parts.
01:37 Number 19.
01:39 Hummingbird Hummingbirds may be tiny and cute, but they
01:43 have big appetites.
01:44 They can eat up to three times their body size in bugs and flower nectar.
01:49 With their long beaks and slender tongues, they can easily extract nectar from deep within
01:53 flowers.
01:54 Their amazing tongues act like pumps, sucking out the sweet nectar.
01:59 These specially designed tongues are a marvel of nature, fueling their high energy needs
02:04 and supporting their incredible flight abilities.
02:06 So don't underestimate the power of a hummingbird's tongue.
02:10 This video shows how a hummingbird sucks the water by putting its beak inside and bringing
02:14 its thin tongue outside for suction.
02:17 Just like this, it sucks the nectar out of flowers and collects it in the mouth as a
02:21 food source.
02:23 Number 18.
02:24 Gila Monster The Gila Monster is known to be a venomous
02:29 lizard frequently found in the United States of America.
02:33 It has a fascinating feature, its long tongue.
02:36 Though shorter than a Komodo dragon's tongue, it plays a crucial role in the Gila Monster's
02:41 survival.
02:42 Measuring around two inches, its tongue may seem small, but its structure is unique and
02:47 effective for catching prey.
02:49 With its forked design, the Gila Monster's tongue gathers important sensory information
02:53 about its environment and food sources.
02:56 It possesses Jacobson's organ, which helps it scent prey in the surrounding area.
03:01 This video shows how a Gila Monster keeps searching and sensing its food for its tongue
03:05 and finally attacks a rabbit it smells through its tongue.
03:09 These efficient abilities of a Gila Monster make it stand out in the wildlife.
03:15 Number 17.
03:16 Anteater An anteater has a long tongue that is a distinctive
03:21 feature made for its particular feeding preferences.
03:24 The tongue is slim, nimble, and up to two feet long.
03:28 It is also covered in sticky saliva.
03:30 The anteater can quickly scoop up its meal by reaching deep inside ant and termite nests
03:35 because of this ability.
03:38 Because of its flexibility, the tongue can easily pass through confined places, maintaining
03:42 a constant supply of food.
03:45 The anteater can quickly catch hundreds of insects by flicking its tongue in and out.
03:50 This amazing accessory is a miracle of nature because it is the ideal tool for the anteater's
03:55 specialized diet.
03:57 This video clearly shows how long a tongue an anteater has as it quickly drinks and eats
04:01 the food items from their tongues by moving their tongues in the food bowl continuously.
04:08 Number 16.
04:09 Woodpecker A miracle of nature, the woodpecker's lengthy
04:13 tongue is well-suited to its distinct dietary preferences.
04:17 This specialized instrument allows the woodpecker to catch insects and suck from deep crevices
04:22 and tree bark.
04:23 The tongue of a woodpecker can be two to three times longer than its beak.
04:27 A woodpecker has a tongue that is exceptionally flexible, sticky, and lengthy.
04:32 Its saliva is sticky, enabling it to swiftly and accurately grab prey.
04:37 The tongue's tip is frequently barbed or has a brush-like structure, which helps retrieve
04:41 hidden insects even more.
04:43 This video shows the woodpecker's long tongue and how it uses the tongue to eat food by
04:47 bringing it out completely from the beak to reach the food.
04:52 Number 15.
04:54 Platypus The platypus is a unique creature found in
04:58 the waters of Australia.
04:59 The most distinct feature of a platypus is its tongue.
05:03 The tongue not only plays a huge role in platypus' eating habits but also in its survival in
05:07 the aquatic environment.
05:09 Numerous fleshy objects can be found on the tongue of a platypus.
05:13 These objections are known as papugae.
05:16 These sensory receptors give the tongue a velvety texture and enable the platypus to
05:20 pick up electrical signals and small submerged movements made by its prey.
05:24 The tongue can extend far beyond the beak, which helps the platypus successfully catch
05:29 prey.
05:30 This video shows how a platypus' tongue helps it eat fish from the sea mercilessly.
05:35 Platypus uses its tongue very efficiently to feel and attack its prey.
05:39 It is seen swimming quickly towards the tiny sea creature and grabbing it with the help
05:44 of its tongue to eat it.
05:47 Number 14.
05:48 Starnosed Mole Starnosed moles have a long pink tongue coated
05:53 in little sense receptors that they use to taste and feel through up to three-inch-long
05:57 earth tunnels.
05:59 The long tongue of the starnosed mole has a striking star-shaped structure at the tip,
06:04 making it an exceedingly unusual feature.
06:07 This unique feature enables the mole to quickly and effectively scour its environment for
06:11 potential prey.
06:13 The starnosed mole can search for food with incredible ability.
06:17 However, all the credit goes to its long tongue.
06:20 It can quickly explore the ground, water, or air to find and seize prey like worms,
06:26 molluscs, and insects.
06:28 The mole receives an immediate response from the sensory receptors on its tongue, enabling
06:33 it to decide whether an object is edible quickly.
06:36 This video accurately represents how starnosed moles attack and eat insects completely.
06:42 It detects the insects with the help of its detectors of the tongue by the frequent movements
06:46 and eats them as soon as it finds them edible.
06:50 Number 13.
06:51 Horned Lizard A horned lizard has a unique body part making
06:56 it different from other reptiles.
06:58 It is also called a horned toad.
07:01 Its long tongue is a unique feature that makes it different from the other reptiles.
07:05 Hoping to catch its prey and save itself from predators, a horned lizard uses its tongue
07:09 to the max.
07:10 It has a very long tongue that can be extended one and a half times its body length, which
07:15 is nearly 1.5 inches.
07:17 With the help of this tongue, it reaches insects, spiders, and other animals easily.
07:22 The lizard can grasp its prey within seconds because of the flattened and sticky tongue
07:26 tip.
07:27 The prey is quickly retracted into the lizard's mouth after being caught.
07:31 The long tongue's protective function extends beyond its role as a feeding apparatus.
07:36 The horned lizard can inflate its body when attacked, making it appear more extensive
07:41 and frightening.
07:42 It also has the ability to spray blood from its eyeballs using its tongue to frighten
07:46 off potential predators.
07:48 This video shows how a horned lizard can easily eat insects with the use of its tongue in
07:53 the blink of an eye without any break.
07:55 It immediately brings its tongue out to gobble the food and take the tongue inside.
08:00 12.
08:02 Monitor Lizard The tongues of monitor lizards are equally
08:06 long and forked as their bodies, which they utilize to locate prey by detecting environmental
08:11 chemicals.
08:12 Like other reptiles, the monitor lizard uses its tongue to smell the food in the environment.
08:17 The sense of scent in a monitor lizard's tongue and keen eyesight make it possible
08:21 to prey on the best food available in the wild.
08:24 It uses its tongue to feel the food in its surroundings and attack once it finds suitable
08:28 food.
08:30 This video clearly shows how a monitor lizard uses its tongue to search for food in its
08:34 surroundings, and upon finding it, it attacks the food in the blink of an eye to eat it.
08:40 This animal searches for food by continuously moving its tongue in and out.
08:45 11.
08:47 Pelican Pelicans are pretty and attractive birds with
08:51 peculiar feeding habits and physical characteristics such as long, specialized tongues.
08:57 Pelicans often attack aquatic animals with their 18 inches long tongue covered with spines.
09:03 These spines help the pelican grip their prey while swallowing them.
09:07 Pelican's long tongue is a muscular and adaptable feature starting at its beak's base.
09:12 Specialized diving is a stunning method pelicans use when hunting their prey.
09:16 They soar far over the water before quickly and precisely folding their wings and diving
09:20 underwater.
09:21 Their long tongues are essential when they dive into the depths.
09:25 Underwater when a pelican extends its bill, its tongue forms a pouch-like structure that
09:29 expands and lets water fill it.
09:31 The pelican opens its bill, fills it with water, closes it, then elevates its head to
09:35 expel the water while holding the fish in its pouch-like lower bill.
09:40 This video shows a group of pelicans attacking the chick.
09:43 It shows how these beautiful birds use their beaks and tongues for eating any sort of animal.
09:48 With the help of their tongues, these birds store food in their beaks.
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10:06 Number 10.
10:07 The Tubelipped Nectar Bat A tubelipped nectar bat can suck nectar from
10:12 tubular blooms thanks to its longer-than-normal tongue.
10:16 The tubelipped nectar bat, which has a tongue that may grow up to 3 inches long, is a unique
10:20 illustration of adaptability and co-evolution.
10:24 The tubelipped nectar bat's tongue can expand all the way to three times the length of its
10:28 body.
10:29 With this great tongue, the bat can go deep into flowers to collect nectar that would
10:33 otherwise be inaccessible to many other nectar-feeding species.
10:38 This video shows how a tubelipped nectar bat uses its tongue to suck the nectar out of
10:42 a plant by inserting its tongue in the flowers.
10:46 Its long, sticky tongue makes it very easy to collect the maximum nectar.
10:52 Number 9.
10:53 Chameleon Chameleons are colorful lizards with numerous
10:58 characteristics.
10:59 They have long and sticky tongues and round eyes that can move independently.
11:03 The tongue of a chameleon can rapidly extend to catch insects.
11:07 The length varies depending on the species but can range from one to two times their
11:11 body length.
11:13 Chameleons are great when it comes to finding food for themselves as their tongues aid them
11:17 the most.
11:19 This video represents a chameleon using its long tongue to eat whatever comes within its
11:23 reach as it uses its long, sticky tongue to catch insects.
11:27 The insects stick to its long tongue making it easier for the chameleon to eat it.
11:33 Number 8.
11:34 Pangolin Pangolins are mammals with a long tongue.
11:39 However, unlike other animals, a pangolin's tongue is attached near the pelvis and the
11:43 last pair of its ribs as it is not directly in the mouth.
11:47 When the pangolin is not using the tongue, it stays deep in the chest of the pangolin.
11:51 Their tongue can be longer than their body extending out of their mouth and nostrils
11:55 making it easier for a pangolin to eat and hunt food.
11:59 This video perfectly shows how long the tongue of a pangolin can be.
12:03 It is almost as long as the body of a pangolin.
12:06 These efficient tongues help them with survival as it extends its tongue and catches the food
12:11 item and slurps on it.
12:14 Number 7.
12:15 Aardvark Aardvarks are mammals that are found largely
12:19 in deserts.
12:21 Aardvarks are also referred to as ant bears as they attack ants using their unique feature,
12:26 their long tongue.
12:27 They have a long, slimy tongue that is as long as 12 inches.
12:31 These animals use their tongues to catch termites and ants for their source of food.
12:35 Not only this, but the most amazing fact is that they catch these animals staying in their
12:39 nests from the ground.
12:41 They quickly eat these termites and ants direct from their tongues.
12:45 The efficient tongue of an aardvark makes it possible for them to eat around 60,000
12:50 ants in one night.
12:52 In addition to this, they are capable of blocking their nose in order to save it from the ants
12:56 going inside.
12:58 Their long tongues help them survive as it is their source of catching food and preying
13:02 easily from the safety of their nests.
13:05 This picture shows the tongue of an aardvark.
13:07 This long tongue helps an aardvark to eat any food quickly and directly from the long
13:11 tongue.
13:14 Number 6.
13:15 Okapi The unique mammal of the forest has a long
13:19 tongue that it uses for many purposes, from eating to cleaning and grooming.
13:24 An okapi's tongue can grow to a maximum length of 18 inches or 45 centimeters, which
13:29 is amazing compared to the animal's size.
13:33 Okapis use long tongues to access plants beneath leaves or other difficult-to-reach surfaces.
13:38 They can collect food that may be inaccessible to other animals.
13:41 The tongue also has rough papillae, making it easier for an okapi to grab and remove
13:46 leaves from branches.
13:47 This video shows how an okapi uses its tongue to get food from the trees that are out of
13:51 its reach.
13:53 They roll the food on their tongues and put it inside their mouth to chew it.
13:57 In this video, okapis are also seen clearing themselves with their tongues.
14:02 Number 5.
14:03 Toucan A toucan's notable trait, distinguishing it
14:08 from other birds, is its large tongue.
14:10 It is a thin, flexible tool that can extend up to 6 inches in length, making it ideal
14:15 for the toucan's nutritional requirements.
14:18 The bird can precisely extract fruit and insects because of its long tongue.
14:23 Due to its unique design, the toucan can consume varied food.
14:27 The toucan's long tongue is proof of nature's creativity and the bird's capacity to flourish
14:32 in its home, whether it's drinking nectar from flowers or picking delicious berries
14:36 from branches.
14:38 The picture mentioned above shows how thin and long the tongue of a toucan is and how
14:42 it attacks small insects from the tongue and extracts nectar from the flowers.
14:48 Number 4.
14:49 Giraffe Giraffes are animals with long tongues, which
14:54 help them reach tall trees for food.
14:56 These trees are not accessible to many animals, but luckily to a giraffe.
15:01 A giraffe's tongue is 18 to 20 inches long with a tough texture.
15:05 It is used to remove thorny branches, shoots, leaves, and other parts of the tree.
15:10 The long tongue of the giraffe makes it full of benefits as it catches food that the other
15:14 animals cannot reach and fulfill its requirements of food without any hurdle.
15:18 This video clearly demonstrates how a giraffe, with the help of its long tongue, eats plants
15:23 from the top of the trees.
15:24 The giraffe drags the plants towards its mouth and rolls them on their tongue to chew and
15:28 swallow them.
15:31 Number 3.
15:32 Tapir Tapir is a large herbivorous mammal that has
15:36 a long tongue with numerous benefits.
15:39 The tongue of a tapir is flexible and works as the best tool for getting food for the
15:43 tapir.
15:44 Tapir uses its tongue to obtain tree shoots and other food resources.
15:48 The tongue's flexibility helps the tapir grasp the food, and the rough texture helps
15:52 keep the food grasped.
15:54 The tongue helps it to keep up with the wildlife and survive in any sort of environment.
15:59 This video clearly shows how a tapir eats with the help of a tongue and chews food with
16:03 the help of the tongue by constantly moving its jaws and tongue.
16:07 Number 2.
16:08 Tamandua A tamandua's tongue is indeed longer than
16:13 its body, coming in at about 40 centimeters or 16 inches in length.
16:18 Their main sources of food are termites and ants, which are sucked up by their large tongue.
16:23 Tamanduas are able to catch insects from nests and cracks by the help of the tongue, which
16:28 have a sticky surface.
16:30 To quickly collect their meal from the nest, they can stretch their tongue and grab it.
16:34 This picture shows the tongue of a tamandua, and it is clear that their tongues are very
16:38 long and can be used to consume food easily.
16:42 Number 1.
16:44 Armadillo Armadillos are a mammal with an armored body
16:48 structure like a shell.
16:51 Armadillos are mainly found in South America.
16:53 These giant animals have sticky tongues and can extend them up to 18 inches in length
16:57 to help them catch things to eat.
16:59 This long length helps the armadillo catch insects and help them gather food easily.
17:04 This picture is a representation of how an armadillo has a long tongue.
17:08 This long tongue helps in catching insects from the surroundings, making the attack much
17:12 easier.
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