The bushiest beards of the animal kingdom - The planet is filled with fascinating species that have adapted to their environments in the most creative ways. Some have developed fantastic facial hair that needs to be seen to be believed! 

If you thought it was just human men who worry about their stubble, think again. These animals are natural beard bosses and could inspire your next look...

Click to see the animal kingdom's best, and bushiest beards!

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Bornean bearded pig - This species of wild Asian boar, which is typically found in tropical forests, blows hair trends out of the water!

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Emperor tamarin - This magnificently-mustached primate is found mainly in the southeastern region of the Amazon basin, in the east of Peru, north of Bolivia, and in Brazil.

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Japanese serow - The serrow is one of Japan's national symbols. Its fine facial hair triggers envy among many manicured human males.

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Alpine ibex - Unsurprisingly, the Alpine ibex inhabits the mountainous regions of the Alps. Aside from its majestic horns, this creature also has a superb goatee!

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Walrus - You'll find this wonderfully whiskered beast in the Arctic. In the sub-zero temperatures, its beard can grow up to 30 cm long!

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Muskox - The Muskox is native to the arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, and is known for its mustache of epic proportions.

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Nyala - This spiral-horned species of antelope is usually found in Malawi, southeastern Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique, and South Africa. The crest of hair running down its neck is one of its most distinctive features.

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Catfish - This fish has barbels sprouting from its face that look similar to feline whiskers!

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Iberian lynx - Iberian lynxes are easily recognizable for their bushy neck beards. This endangered species inhabits the Iberian peninsula.

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Goat - The animal that inspired the goatee couldn't fail to make the list!

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Griffon Bruxellois - This dog has a voluminous crop of facial fur that makes grown men cry with envy. Its trim tufty cut is one that many would kill for.

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Bearded collie - This British dog breed's luscious locks are another source of envy for beard-growers.

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Water buffalo - The water buffalo is a proud purveyor of the five o'clock shadow look. All aspiring stubble-growers take note here!

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Bearded dragons - It's not difficult to see where this Australian species got its name! The scales around its jaw and chest give this lizard some serious spiky style.

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Bearded barbet - This bird from West Africa doesn't just have eye-catching colors. Its feathery mustache is truly captivating.

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Black wildebeest - Half bed-hair, half bed-beard, this species of gnu manages to pull off the tousled look without products!

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Alpaca - This mammal is effectively a smaller breed of llama and it has enviable sideburns. The woolly coat morphs seamlessly from head, to cheek, to chin.

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Inca tern - Did this bird from South America inspire Salvador Dali?

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Lion - The King of the Jungle sports a seamless fusion of voluminous top hair and beard.

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American bison - This North American species rocks a goatee that deserves to be noticed.

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Orangutan - The orangutan, which is native to Indonesia and Malaysia, pulls off the ultimate rugged look. A source of inspiration for redheads!

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Markhor - Also known as the screw horn goat, this creature is usually found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Its fine dark beard stretches from its chin to its chest.

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Tiger - In addition to gorgeous whiskers, tigers have a luxurious beard lining their jaw and chin. What a cool cat.

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Highland cattle - The shaggy look is trending, though it tends to be better suited to those living in colder climates.

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Bactrian camel - This mammal, which is native to central Asia, has a crop of fur over most of its body. It's another creature that demonstrates flawless sideburn style.

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Red river hog - Found in west and central Africa, the red river hog has a rusty coat and some serious whiskers!

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Cotton-top tamarin - This New World monkey has a dusting of white stubble over its face, though its most notable feature is its luxurious white hair-do. The cotton-top tamarin is one of the rarest primates on the planet, and inhabits the tropical rain forests of Colombia.

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Sea lion - Sea lions have a finer mustache than their walrus cousins, and the style is popular among those looking for something a little less shaggy.

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Golden lion tamarin - This primate has a mane similar to a lion's, but is more coiffed than its feline counterpart.

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