10 Animals with the longest tongues

Chameleon: Rapidly extends its long, sticky tongue to capture prey, reaching up to twice its body length.

Giant Anteater: Slender tongue, up to 60 cm, laps up ants and termites from mounds with remarkable precision.

Elephant: Large, muscular tongue, around 2 feet, helps in grasping and manipulating objects, as well as drawing water into the trunk.

Tube-lipped Nectar Bat: Long tongue, almost as long as its body, extracts nectar from flowers, aiding in pollination.

Giraffe: 45 cm tongue grasps and strips leaves from high branches, equipped with tough papillae for protection against thorns.

Okapi: Extends 18-inch tongue to grasp leaves and buds, facilitating efficient feeding in dense forest vegetation.

Giant Panda: Thumb-like modified wrist bone aids in gripping bamboo while the 15 cm tongue strips leaves from stems.

Aardvark: Elongated tongue, up to 30 cm, probes termite mounds, covered in sticky saliva for efficient insect collection.

Harpy Eagle: Long, sharp-tipped tongue helps in tearing apart prey, demonstrating adaptations for a powerful and efficient carnivorous lifestyle.