A kid goat with extraordinarily long ears has become something of a media star in Pakistan, with its owner claiming a world record that may or may not exist.
Simba is now living a pampered existence in Karachi, where he was born last month with ears that were strikingly long -- and have grown further to reach 54 centimetres (21 inches).
Breeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo says he has approached Guinness World Records to see if his charge can be included as the Greatest Of All Time, although a category for "longest-eared goat" does not currently appear on the organisation's website.
Simba's ears are so long that Narejo has to fold them over his back to stop the little bleater from standing on them.
He has also designed a harness so that Simba can carry the lengthy lugholes around his neck.
Narejo is wary of the attention Simba has attracted -- including from rival breeders -- and has resorted to prayer and tradition to try to fend off any ill will.
Narejo plans to raise Simba as a stud to promote the image of Pakistan as a top goat breeding nation.
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