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Simba the goat is now an even BIGGER star - after his record 19-inch ears grow even LONGER

Ababy goat who is in the running to break a world record for the longest ears stands even more of a chance as they have already grown longer in less than three weeks. 

Simba was born in the middle of June in Karachi, Pakistan, with lengthy ears that stretched 19 inches. 

But now, less than three weeks later, they have already grown another two 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 was born in the middle of June in Karachi, Pakistan, with lengthy ears that stretched 19 inches

Provided by Daily MailSimba was born in the middle of June in Karachi, Pakistan, with lengthy ears that stretched 19 inches
But now, less than three weeks later, they have already grown another two inches
 Provided by Daily MailBut now, less than three weeks later, they have already grown another two inches
Pictured: Simba three weeks ago with ears measuring 19 inches
Provided by Daily MailPictured: Simba three weeks ago with ears measuring 19 inches
Yasir Ali, son of breeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo displays an ear of kid goat Simba
 Provided by Daily MailYasir Ali, son of breeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo displays an ear of kid goat Simba
Breeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo (pictured with Simba) 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
 Provided by Daily MailBreeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo (pictured with Simba) 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

'Within 10 to 12 days of his birth he was already appearing in all the national and international media - and won a beauty contest,' a proud Narejo says.

'Within 30 days he became so popular that even a famous personality might take 25 to 30 years to achieve this level of fame.'

Simba's ears are so long that Narejo has to fold them over his back to stop the little goat from standing on them.

He has also designed a harness so that Simba can carry the lengthy lobes 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.

'We recite Koranic verses and blow on him to cast away the evil eye,' Narejo said.

Simba's ears look just like Dumbo's - and he looks pretty proud of them too. Pictured: Simba three weeks ago with 19-inch long ears
 Provided by Daily MailSimba's ears look just like Dumbo's - and he looks pretty proud of them too. Pictured: Simba three weeks ago with 19-inch long ears
Simba's ears are so long that Narejo has to fold them over his back to stop the little goat from standing on them
 Provided by Daily MailSimba's ears are so long that Narejo has to fold them over his back to stop the little goat from standing on them
Breeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo feeds milk to his kid goat Simba with his son Yasir Ali
© Provided by Daily MailBreeder Mohammad Hasan Narejo feeds milk to his kid goat Simba with his son Yasir Ali

'Following a long tradition we inherited from our elders, we have fastened a black thread around him that is fortified with Koranic verses.'

Narejo plans to raise Simba as a stud to promote the image of Pakistan as a top goat breeding nation.

'Simba's Pakistan name must roam the whole world,' he said.

Simba's long ears are probably the result of a gene mutation or a genetic disorder - but he appears to be getting along just fine.

Simba's long ears are probably the result of a gene mutation or a genetic disorder - but he appears to be getting along just fine
Provided by Daily MailSimba's long ears are probably the result of a gene mutation or a genetic disorder - but he appears to be getting along just fine
Goats generally tend to have long ears, but Nubian goats, which is reportedly Simba's breed, have the longest ears of all species
 Provided by Daily MailGoats generally tend to have long ears, but Nubian goats, which is reportedly Simba's breed, have the longest ears of all species
In Pakistan temperatures vary due to the varying terrain, but in summer top temperatures can hit 47C
 Provided by Daily MailIn Pakistan temperatures vary due to the varying terrain, but in summer top temperatures can hit 47C

Goats generally tend to have long ears, but Nubian goats, which is reportedly Simba's breed, have the longest ears of all species.

Goat ears serve a very important purpose as they help to keep them cool in hot temperatures.

In Pakistan temperatures vary due to the varying terrain, but in summer top temperatures can hit 47C. 

Luckily for Simba, temperatures tend to be significantly lower than that - but still very hot, regularly reaching mid-thirties in summer.  

Reference: Isabella Nikolic For Mailonline 

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