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    This goat is all ears. REALLY! They may be the longest in goat history

    How long are they? Reportedly an astonishing 23 inches, which might qualify the kid for a Guinness World Record.. But some goat gurus say the floppy ears should be trimmed for the animal's well-being.
    by Benazir Samad Jul 20, 2022 4 minutes
    Pakistani breeder Hasan Narejo displays the ears of his baby goat Simba, in Karachi on July 6. The kid's ears have gone viral, attracting praise — and trolls.

    Goats are big business in Pakistan.

    It's the number 3 country for the production of goat meat – 491,000 tons a year. It's in the top 10 for goat milk production.

    And now ... it seems to be number one in another goat category: Ears.

    On June 4, a male goat was born in the city of Karachi, Pakistan.

    Owner Hassan Narejo named the goat Simba after his favorite Lion King character. They share a similar tawny hue. (Please don't tell the goat that lions sometimes, um, eat goats.)

    Like all babies, the kid grew. So did its

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