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Here is our pick for the top 25 funny animal names on the planet so far. 1. Aha ha Wasp. For the top spot, this Australian wasp has to take the biscuit. On discovering an entirely new genus, the entomologist Arnold Menke explained, “Aha!”. To which his colleague doubtfully replied, “ha”.
- Wunderpus photogenicus. The wunderpus octopus's scientific name, Wunderpus photogenicus, alludes to its fantastical appearance. "Wunderpus" is a combination of the German word "Wunder" (meaning "miracle" or "wonder") and the English "octopus."
- Spiny Lumpsucker. Members of the fish family Cyclopteridae are known as "lumpsuckers" because they are spherical in shape, resembling a lump of flesh. They have modified pelvic fins that act as adhesive discs, allowing them to "suck" on surfaces such as rocks and remain attached.
- Pleasing Fungus Beetle. The beetle family Erotylidae, whose members are known as the pleasing fungus beetles, contains over 150 genera and over 2,000 different species.
- Pink Fairy Armadillo. The pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus), also known as pichiciego, is the smallest armadillo species in the world, with a length of 3.5 to 4.5 inches and a weight of around 4.2 ounces.
- Gizmo – a cute name for an animal that you may not understand, but still love anyway!
- Coco – perfect for any animal that has a deep brown fur.
- Tibbles – this is a great choice for a fun and silly sidekick, but is probably not fitting for a ferocious beast!
- Cupcake – this is a sweet title for a sweet animal.
Examples of Animals With Funny Names. 1. Agra Cadabra Beetle. Scientifically named Agra Cadabra, this species of beetle is found in the Amazonian region. Perhaps its name comes from being so magical, or maybe it’s just a play on the word “agra ,” which is an antiquated term for turkey meat. 2. Aploparaksis Turdi.
- A Grumble of Pugs. How to remember: “I hate work,” one pug grumbled to the grumble of pugs. “The boss treats us like dogs.”
- A Kindle of Kittens. How to remember: Our daughter browsed LOLCats on her tablet, cooing over a kindle of kittens on her Kindle.
- An Embarrassment of Pandas. How to remember: The newlywed embarrassment of pandas could not mate on command—much to their embarrassment.
- A Congress of Baboons. How to remember: Q: What’s the difference between the U.S. Congress and a congress of baboons? A: One is a pack of rowdy primates—and the other is a group of baboons.
Some of these animal names are weird, some funny, and some just downright rude. None of them are made up, and all names are either the real scientific name or the real common name for the animal. So without further ado here are our 30 favourite funny animal names in alphabetical order, along with a photo and brief description of each animal:
With some it’s just in the name, but with others, they can look pretty strange too! Some of these animals with funny names might make you do a double-take. Some of these names are descriptive of the animal’s appearance or behavior while others might be a bit more on the humorous side.
