Hairiest Animals In The World
Highland Cattle Originating in the Scottish Highlands, Highland cattle are some of the most impressive cattle around, and the hairiest. Well known for their majestic horns, Highlands have been around for centuries and are one of the oldest recorded breeds.
Angora Rabbit Angora rabbits are one of the oldest types of domestic rabbits in the world. They are famed for their incredibly soft, downy fur which is known as Angora wool. Angoras originated in a region of present-day Turkey before they were brought to France in 1723.
Silkie Although Silkies have feathers not hair they still make the list due to their incredibly soft and fluffy plumage. Also known as Chinese chickens, these small birds are so soft they are often described as feeling like silk or satin to the touch.
Musk Ox Musk Ox are native to northern Canada and Greenland and have been reintroduced to Alaska, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. These unusual herbivores are more closely related to sheep and goats than oxen and have the longest hair of any animal, reaching almost 40 inches.
Afghan Hound Originating in Afghanistan, Afghan hounds are best known for their extremely long, silky hair. They have been bred for their thick coat so that they can survive in the cold mountain regions. Their coat can be any color and, although it is thick, it is extremely soft and fine.
Komondor Also known as Hungarian sheepdogs, Komondors are from Hungary and have been declared as one of the country’s national treasures that must be protected. Komondors are large white dogs that have corded hair which is why they are also frequently referred to as “mops”.
Norwegian Forest Cat Norwegian forest cats are domestic cats that originated in Europe. They are large cats with a bushy tail and long legs and have a friendly and intelligent nature. Norwegian forest cats have adapted to the cold climate that they live in and have a thick coat that has two layers.
Sea Otter Sea otters are known to have the thickest fur of any animal and have around 900 million hairs on their bodies. They are one of the smallest marine mammals but are also the heaviest member of the weasel (Mustelidae) family. Although they are capable of living entirely in the ocean, sea otters can walk on land as well.
Spotted Apatelodes Spotted Apatelodes are extremely unusual as they are incredibly hairy in both the caterpillar and moth stage. These fascinating insects are found across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Caterpillars are completely covered in hair and are white when they are young and a bright yellow when they are older.
Luna Moth Incredibly, Luna moths are one of the hairiest animals and have almost 10 billion hairs on their bodies. They are one of the largest moths found in North America, with an average wingspan of 4.5 inches. Luna moths have lime-green wings and white bodies and are a member of the silk moth family.