<strong>These 4 animals have made it to the Guinness Book of World Records</strong>
Scientists agree that the animal kingdom is full of mystery and keeps surprising humans from time to time. Be it on land, air or water, animals exhibit unique abilities and certain innate physical attributes that not only help them survive but also make them special. And guess what, just like humans, they too have earned places in the Guinness Book of World Records. Here’s a list of 4 such animals along with their accomplishments that earned them global recognitions.
A dog named Norman
A famous American canine of the Briad breed, named Norman, is regarded as a multi-talented and multi-skilled dog. Starting from surfing, skateboarding, and jumping rope, he dares to try out adventure sports that even humans rethink before attempting. In 2020, he also learnt to ride both a bicycle and a scooter and has become such an expert at these tricks that he earned a place for himself in the Guinness World Records. He is the record holder for both “Fastest 30 metres on a bicycle by a dog” and “Fastest 30 metres on a scooter by a dog.” This even earned him a prestigious column in Miranda Carney’s famous canine magazine American Kennel Club.
Migratory Birds: Arctic tern
Migratory birds are known to travel thousands and thousands of miles to and from their habitat. However, Arctic terns have the record of flying the longest distance in a year for any organism on earth. According to the National Wildlife Federation of the USA, these birds fly from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to Antarctica and back again, covering almost a distance as much as 40000 kilometres. In fact, in the year 2016, a particular Arctic tern was tracked and even recorded to have flown a distance of 96000 kilometres, the highest ever for any living organism during the course of its yearly migration. This extraordinary feat earned Arctic terns a place in the Guinness World Records the following year.
Bombel, the horse
A horse named Bombel (meaning bubble) holds the Guinness World Record for being the “shortest male horse” since 2020. This Appaloosa breed from Poland is only 56.7 centimetres, i.e., 1 foot 10 inches tall from its hoof to the shoulder blades. Bombel is known to visit the local children’s hospital every month to help brighten the day of the young patients.
Three-toed Sloth
While most of us know that Cheetah holds the world record for being the fastest land animal, the three-toed sloth is the slowest mammal on earth. It travels at a mere speed of 6 to 8 feet per minute when on the ground. But in the rainforest canopy, it tends to travel a bit faster, up to 15 feet per minute. So, three-toed sloths hold the Guinness World Record for being the slowest land mammal.