When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In ...

Nick Stoeberl, a 33-year-old artist from California, holds the Guinness World Record for the man with the world’s longest tongue — and it actually proves to be incredibly helpful in cheeky ways.

The animal kingdom showcases remarkable adaptations, particularly in the form of long tongues. From giraffes plucking leaves to giant anteaters lapping insects, these tongues are crucial for feeding, ...

Zoey, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever/German shepherd mix, has an "enormous" tongue that is longer than a soda can Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...