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The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by Sequences: 1:43am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Who would believe that some animals have a mind blowing net worth, well here is a list of some of the richest animals in the world; SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE 17. MARU Net Worth: $1.8 million Source of Wealth: YouTube, Model Imagine being the owner of a YouTube channel that is the seventh most subscribed in your country, well that is the case of the Maru who is an internet sensation in Japan. This feline holds the Guinness World Record for the animal with the most views on the Internet. Maru has featured in various adverts for prominent brands that have helped grow her net worth to a whopping $1.8 million. 5 Likes 4 Shares
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16. TARA Net Worth: $1.85 million Source of Wealth: YouTube Tara became famous after her heroic act came to limelight in 2014. A young 4-year old boy was being attacked by a vicious dog when Tara appeared and chased away the dog, which was bigger way bigger than it and went to check on the kid, who sustained some injuries before leaving the scene. This act of heroism was captured by a nearby CCTV and found its way to YouTube, where Tara now has a large fan-base. Most of her net worth is as a result of revenue generated from her channel and several media appearances. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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15. BUBBLES Net Worth: $2 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance, Artist Bubbles are probably among the few animals that have never had a reason to suffer in life. He was the pet to the late king of pop, Michael Jackson, and lived with the star on his Neverland Ranch. After the death of the singer, the Chimpanzee got an inheritance of $2 million from the fortunes of his old master. Bubbles has now retired from active life and currently lives in Florida, where he spends his time painting and selling it off during auctions. The Chimpanzee has been actively involved in charity as he annually funds the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida. 12 Likes 1 Share
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14. CHOUPETTE Net Worth: $3.5 million Source of Wealth: Social Media Choupette is the pet of Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld who has gained famed from various social media platforms most notably, Instagram. She has her own fashion brand, which has recorded massive sales. Choupette net worth is bound to increase following the death of her owner. Karl Lagerfeld left a whopping sum of $195 million at the time of his death, some of which was willed to his “would have been partner”, you heard that right. Lagerfeld wanted to get married to his female cat, Choupette in June of 2013 but said the laws of France would not allow him. 3 Likes
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13. BOB THE STREET CAT Net Worth: $5 million Source of Wealth: Actor Bob is a stray cat that was found by Author James Bowen at his doorstep. James credited Bob with helping him fight his addiction with the heroine in a story, he wrote about himself. Bowen wrote several memoirs detailing his encounter with this life-changing feline, Bob. The memoir has been turned into a movie, which starred Bob and gave him his current net worth. Bob died on June 14, 2020, after being hit by a car, he was 14 years at the time of his death. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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12. PONTIAC Net Worth: $5 million Source of Wealth: Trust Fund Pontiac is a Golden Retriever guide dog who was adopted by Actress Betty White when he was year old. The actress, who has lived most of her life with the canine, set up a trust fund worth $5 million for him to maintain his lifestyle should something happen to her. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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11. BART THE BEAR 2 Net Worth: $6 million Source of Wealth: Actor Bart the Bear 2 is an actor, and has starred in several films like Evan Almighty, Game of Thrones, Dr. Doolittle, We Bought a Zoo, and Into the Wild. Bart the Bear 2 is a replacement for the original Bart the Bear, who died in 2000 the year Bart the Bear 2 was born. Most of Bart’s net worth comes from starring in movie roles. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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10. CONCHITA Net Worth: $11 million Source of Wealth: Real Estate, Inheritance Conchita joined the list of wealthy animals when her owner passed on in 2010. The Chihuahua was owned by Gail Posner, a socialite and heiress. When Gail died, she left her pet the sum of $8.3 million, and a beach house in Miami worth $3 million. The will was challenged by her son, who alleged that his mother was coerced into the decision by her. 8 Likes 1 Share
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9. TOMMASINO Net Worth: $13 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance Tommasino is a feline resident in Rome, Italy, and the owner of a very large estate. Before fame, Tommasino was a stray cat that lived on the streets of Rome in Italy when he was discovered by Maria Assunta. Maria who was the wife to an Italian mogul found love again after the death of her husband, but this time a different one when she found Tommasino. Before she died, she willed all her fortune which included a real estate worth $13 million to her cat. Tommasino is now looked after by her lawyers who have handed him over to a reputable animal organization to look after him and his fortunes. 4 Likes 1 Share
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8. GIGOO Net Worth: $15 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance We’ve probably seen more dogs and cats on this list than any other animal but who would imagine a chicken would make the list, well that is the case of Gigoo . Gigoo is the only aves that makes this list. The chicken was owned by British couples Miles and Briony Blackwell, when Briony died Miles deemed it necessary to change the content of his will, and make Gigoo the heir to a part of his fortune worth $15 million, and gave the rest to charity as they had no children. 7 Likes 2 Shares
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7. BLACKIE Net Worth: $25 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance Antique dealer, Ben Rhea died leaving a fortune worth $25 million to his cat, Blackie. Blackie is the last surviving cat of the 15 cats owned by Ben during his lifetime. In order to ensure the feline never lacked anything after his death, Ben Rhea willed the huge sum of $25 million to his cat. This act was enough to make Blackie enter into the Guinness Book of World Records as the richest cat in the world. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by VoidLoop: 2:53am On Aug 12, 2020 |
That chicken though 14 Likes 1 Share |
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6. SADIE, SUNNY, LAUREN, LAYLA and LUKE WINFREY Net Worth: $30 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance The set of five canines are owned by Billionaire, Oprah Winfrey. Oprah spends a lot of time with her pets and has taken a step further to secure the future of her five dogs Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla, and Luke by willing the sum of $30 million to them when she passes on. All of Oprah’s dogs have a trust fund opened in their name. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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5. KALU THE CHIMP Net Worth: $90 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance The story behind Kalu is a rather touchy one. He was discovered by Patricia O’Neil, daughter of the Countess of Kenmore. Kalu now lives on a private estate in South Africa. His owner has willed him a fortune of $90 million upon her death, and the chimpanzee also has farm in Australia. 5 Likes 1 Share
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4. TOBY RIMES Net Worth: $92 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance Toby’s wealth was passed on to him by his parents, who had, in turn, received it from their own parents. The wealth was originally passed on to Toby’s forefathers by Ella Wendel in 1931, when she left the sum of $30 million for her pet puddle. The money has however tripled over the years thanks to wise investments made by those in charge of Toby’s welfare. All dogs after the original dog have been named Toby Rimes to keep the memory of the first one alive. 5 Likes 1 Share
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3. OLIVIA BENSON Net Worth: $97 million Source of Wealth: Self Made, Ads The name Olivia Benson would probably not ring a bell, but if you have watched any advert by Diet Coke or Keds featuring a cat your best would be that the cat is Olivia Benson. The feline is owned by Singer, Taylor Swift along with two other cats Meredith Gray, and Benjamin Button who are less popular than Olivia. Olivia has made several appearances on Taylor Swift’s Instagram handle and also has a massive followership on her own Instagram handle. Most of the wealth, she has amassed comes from the Ads she has featured in. 4 Likes 1 Share
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2. TARDAR SAUCE Net Worth: $100 million Source of Wealth: Actor, Merchandise, Ads, Sponsorship Tardar Sauce also known as Grumpy Cat was the richest and most famous cat on Earth. The cat gained fame, when pictures of her making her grumpy face went viral on social media, and earned her the name Grumpy Cat. The cat has starred in a film, Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever. The picture, which posted by the owner has gone on to become one of the most used memes on the internet. Grumpy Cat died of a Urinary tract infection on the 14th of May, 2019 at the age of 7. 3 Likes 1 Share
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1. GUNTHER IV Net Worth: $400 million Source of Wealth: Inheritance, Investments Gunther IV is not just very famous for his affluent lifestyle which he spends in Germany but for being the richest animal on Earth. Most of his wealth was from his father, Gunther III who was a pet to the Countess of Karlotta Leibenstein. Gunther III was willed the sum of $106 million by his owner in 1991 before his death, and passed on the money to his son, Gunther IV. Gunther IV with the aid of his trustees has grown the money to the sum of $400 million. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by Sequences: 3:20am On Aug 12, 2020 |
So folks here you've got, these are the richest animals that have ever existed . Let me know what you think . 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by darfay: 3:22am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Oyibo cats are multimillionaires while our own here are agents of darkness The Michael Jackson's chimp seems to be a generous guy. What a meaningful life it's living 43 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by Sequences: 3:26am On Aug 12, 2020 |
darfay: He is literally giving back to the community 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by BrainEya(m): 3:49am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Op what about JAMB snake and the famous Nigerian monkey.. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by Judybash93(m): 4:25am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Interesting stuff but the second picture attached to that of Kalu isn't that of a Chimp. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:43am On Aug 12, 2020 |
This is interestingly interesting NobodyW:Hmmmmmmm, this is deep!! Sequences:Watching the video of Tara the cat saving her owner's 4 year old boy's life from the killer dog was so heart warming mehn! So emotional. Good to know it ended in a happy way for her and 'her family' and the evil dog 'destroyed'. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by InfernoNig: 6:29am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Chai. Fowl self dey. Life is not balance at all. I must hustle well 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by egopersonified(f): 6:31am On Aug 12, 2020 |
What was the essence of bringing this post to nairaland? Do you want to give people heartache? Cats though, seems they know something we don't. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by smpapa(m): 6:33am On Aug 12, 2020 |
Na wah ooooo. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by dynicks(m): 6:33am On Aug 12, 2020 |
After reading/perusing this article, I noticed my dog has been staring at me this way... Really can't say what's running through its mind!....hope it's not feeling disappointed at me... Caesar no dey look me like that naw!....u should be thankful I don't see u as a wizard! ....abeg change that expression joorrr... 43 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by taiwiki(m): 6:48am On Aug 12, 2020 |
That moment when you realize animals are richer than you.... This life no balance oo 35 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by shamsin6300(m): 7:01am On Aug 12, 2020 |
I got jealous along the way. May God enrich us with good wealth & health. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by PrinxArthur1(m): 7:32am On Aug 12, 2020 |
While hey hunger dey kidwaya people for Africa, this world no balance at all 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Richest Animals To Have Ever Existed by PrinxArthur1(m): 7:33am On Aug 12, 2020 |
F 1 Like 3 Shares |
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