Nov 3, 2024, 06:01 PM IST

Animals with longest necks

Shweta Singh

The giraffe has the longest neck of any land animal, reaching up to 6 feet, allowing it to graze on treetops.

Giraffe

The world's largest bird, the ostrich has a long, flexible neck that helps it scan for predators.

Ostrich

Alpacas have slender necks that give them a distinctive profile and allow for easy grazing and social interaction.

Alpaca

Camels have long, muscular necks that support their heads during long walks across deserts.

Camel

Llamas possess long necks that are slightly shorter than those of alpacas but still serve similar social and grazing functions.

Llama

Swans have graceful, elongated necks which aid in foraging underwater and navigating shallow waters.

Swan

Emus, like ostriches, have lengthy necks that provide a high vantage point for spotting threats in open grasslands.

Emu

Flamingos have long, S-shaped necks that enable them to reach down into the water to feed on algae and small creatures.

Flamingo

The heron’s long, flexible neck helps it strike prey quickly in water and extend its reach when fishing.

Heron