Here are nine of the longest animals in the world, highlighting the diversity and wonder of nature

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)

Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux)

Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

Oarfish (Regalecus glesne)

Chinese Giant Salamander (Andrias davidianus)

Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus)