The 17 strangest animals
A study has found that there are around 8.7 million species on Earth. While we haven't quite discovered these creatures yet, we've discovered everything from pets to some of the strangest animals ever seen. Everyone knows what a lion or shark looks like, but have you ever seen a glitter muffin? Or the famous Tasmanian devil? These strange animals are found all over the world, but are rarely seen by humans in our daily lives.
To shed light on these bizarre creatures, we have chosen to highlight some of the strangest animals. These species can be found on land, in water or in the air. Some are small animals that you wouldn't even notice if you walked past them, while others are larger beasts that can do a lot of damage to you. Read on to discover someof the most unusual animals on the planet.
1. Glass Frog
Although most glass frogs are green, they can also be transparent and translucent. This is where amphibians get their name. You can actually see inside the frog, which makes for great visualization. Found in South America, glass frogs live in rivers and streams. When threatened, it has the ability to change its skin color to adapt to its environment.
2. Chinese Sambar Deer
From a distance, the Chinese Sambar deer is no different from other deer. Get closer and you'll see why it's on this list. The Chinese sambar deer has two long canines protruding from its mouth. It looks like a vampire, which is why this species is often called the vampire deer. Despite their fearsome teeth, these deer do not eat meat, preferring to graze on grass and otherare plants.
3. Sparkle Muffin
The official name of this spider is Maratus jactatus and is commonly known as the parklemuffin. The name comes from Madeleine Girard, a researcher at the University of California, who discovered the jumping spider in 2015 in the forests of Ventoul National Park. Despite its name, this strange variation of the Australian peacock spider is only 5 millimeters long. Although the females have black bodies, what sets these spiders apart are the colorful bodies of the males. The spider's vibrant, eye-catching body, accompanied by a strange mating dance, helps them find a fertile female.
4. Red-lipped batfish
The red-lipped batfish or Galapagos bat is found near the coast of the Galapagos Islands. They are close relatives of the red-lipped batfish found on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. These small fish are dull in color, except for their bright red lips.f. Scientists believe that red lips are part of the genetic makeup that distinguishes the batfish from other batfish. They also believe that red lips could be part of their mating ritual. Either way, it's a strange fish.
5. Venezuelan Poodle Ringworm
Arthur Anke, zoologist from Kyrgyzstan.The Venezuelan lion dog ringworm, which has not yet been classified, was first photographed by Drs. No one has been able to catch one in the wild. It gets its name because its shaggy coat resembles a poodle with a moth. Judging from the photos taken, Anke thinks the butterfly is only about an inch long, which explains why the insect doesn't appear more often.
6. Jabiru Stork
Storks are generally considered non-aggressive creatures. This may be far from the truth. One of the storks abroad attacked a customer dans a zoo in Belize. The bird tried to stab the unfortunate visitor with its beak. Fortunately, the tourist was not injured, but the experience showed how dangerous this funny bird can be. With its black head, red beak and neck, it looks like no other stork on Earth.
7. Sunfish
The sunfish is one of the heaviest bony fish in the ocean. The body of this tropical fish is completely flat and resembles a thin fragment floating in the water. This fish is a predator that feeds on a variety of marine species, from large fish to crustaceans. Incredibly, these fish can grow up to 10 feet 10 inches long and 13 feet 9 inches tall, but they pose no threat to humans.
8. Salamander
The salamander is an amphibious species that lives in water rather than evolving to walk on land. The creatures, found in the lakes and canals of Mex townico, are classified as critically endangered, only a few remain. These creatures resemble an underwater snake with legs and fins and are adorable to look at. They remained a popular creature until their numbers dwindled.
9. Bearded Pigs
Bearded pigs found in Southeast Asia are exactly what you imagine. A bearded pig. Living in swamps and mangroves, bearded pigs differ from other pigs only in their beards. Many of these animals are kept in captivity, but there are no plans to open them up to visitors for display, meaning they will only be found in the wild.
10. Armadillo
This strange creature is nicknamed the “sand swimmer” because it is said to be able to “burrow underground as quickly as a fish swimming in water”. This is impressive for such a small animal.
11. Echidna
It is a strange animal dyou don't want to get close. Echidnas have sharp spikes all over their bodies that can cause you harm. Although many people think they are in the same family as porcupines, they are actually more closely related to platypuses. They have lived on Earth for 50 million years, transitioning from sea creatures to land inhabitants. They feed on ants and are very shy creatures that are easily frightened.
12. Pangolin
The pangolin is the only known scaly mammal on earth. It is found in Africa, Asia and India. The scales that cover pangolins look like nails. When threatened, they roll into a ball, resembling a pine cone. BalanceActs as a defense mechanism against attacks. Their scales are thought to have medical benefits, meaning pangolin numbers are much smaller than before. Although they are on the list ofs endangered species and they are banned from trade, poachers continue to hunt these animals.
13. Bare Mole
The bare mole is as strange as the star-nosed nevus. These creatures are almost hairless and have sharp teeth that hide them under their mouths. The naked mole rat, found throughout Africa, is a scientific marvel. Not only do they have an incredibly long lifespan for rodents, but they are also cancer and acid resistant and can survive on very little oxygen.
14. Kiwi
The national animal of New Zealand is a bird that resembles a small emu or an ostrich. What they all have in common is the large beak they possess. They are also the only flightless birds whose eggs are as large as they are. The Māori people of New Zealand place a high value on kiwi birds, believing that they are protected by Tāne Mahuta, the god of the forest. AlthoughWhile they used their feathers to make Kahu Kiwi (ceremonial coats), they now only use the feathers of dead kiwi birds.
15. Platypus
Australia is home to a variety of weird and wonderful creatures. The platypus certainly meets these criteria. This strange creature looks like a large mole with webbed feet and a duck's bill. There is no other similar species on Earth. Both male and female members of the species have venom in their ankle spurs, but only males can release the venom. Although it is not fatal to humans, it can kill smaller creatures like dogs or cats.
16. Snake-necked turtle
This Australian turtle is different from ordinary turtles because of its long neck. Instead of going straight into the shell, its neck and head curve sideways like a snake. Other than that, they represent pretty much everythingwhat you imagine a turtle to look like and live like. But if you saw one in the wild, you'd be shocked by the way its head moves in and out of its shell.
17. Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian Devil is native to Tasmania and is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world. Besides looking cute, it is also an aggressive, fast and strong creature. It has a powerful bite that can easily tear off chunks of flesh and crush bones from an animal. These solitary animals are nocturnal.