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;

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

That chicken though

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

So folks here you've got, these are the richest animals that have ever existed . Let me know what you think .

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

darfay:
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

He is literally giving back to the community

Op what about JAMB snake and the famous Nigerian monkey..

Interesting stuff but the second picture attached to that of Kalu isn't that of a Chimp.

This is interestingly interesting

NobodyW:
How much I worth

Hmmmmmmm, this is deep!!

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16. TARA THE CAT

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.

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'.

Chai. Fowl self dey. Life is not balance at all. I must hustle well

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.

Na wah ooooo.

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...

That moment when you realize animals are richer than you....



This life no balance oo

I got jealous along the way. May God enrich us with good wealth & health.

While hey hunger dey kidwaya people for Africa, this world no balance at all

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