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- Aye-aye. The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is the earth’s largest nocturnal primate and a resident of Madagascar’s island. They are lonely species who nap in the treetops during the day and hunt for food at nightfall.
- Sun Bear. When most people imagine bears, they picture large, swift, and almost life-threatening polar, grizzly, brown, and black bears. They rarely consider sun bears, which seem different from their relatives.
- Patagonian Mara. Are you a mouse aficionado? If so, we have great news in store for you. The Patagonian Mara is a funny-looking creature you’ll adore (Dolichotis patagonum).
- California Leaf-Nosed Bat. The ears of the California Leaf-nosed bat captured many admirers’ hearts. They are strange and funny– but utterly charming.
- Venezuelan Poodle Moth. Discovered in Venezuela in 2009, this new species of alien-looking moth has poodle-like fur covering its head, thorax, abdomen, and even its wings.
- Glaucus Atlanticus. Also known as the blue dragon, this creature is a species of blue sea slug. You could find it in warm waters of the oceans, as it floats on the surface because of a gas-filled sack in its stomach.
- Dumbo Octopus. Dumbo octopus is an umbrella octopus found all around the world. Its name comes from Disney's "Dumbo" because of the creature's ears bearing similarity to the movies' title character.
- Macropinna Microstoma. Macropinna microstoma is a species of fish that lives at a depth of about 600 metres (2,000 ft) to 800 metres (2,600 ft), hanging nearly motionless in the water.
- Cool & Weird Animals Guide
- Strange Amphibians & Reptiles
- Weird Birds
- Weird Creepy Crawly Creatures
- Unique Mammals
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1. Axolotl
Latin Name: Ambystoma mexicanum Habitat: Mexico’s Lake Xochimilco and Lake Chalco Size: Length: Up to 12 in; Weight: 2.11 to 8 oz Diet: Trout, salmon pellets, bloodworms, earthworms, waxworms Conservation Status: Critically Endangered, population decreasing Also known as the Mexican Walking Fish, this amphibious salamander is critically endangered, and nearly went extinctin 2010. They’re weird animals because they don’t go into metamorphosis like other salamanders: Even adults remain aquatic...
2. Atretochoana
Latin Name: Atretochoana eiselti Habitat: Brazil near the mouth of the Amazon and in the Madeira River Size: Length: 2.4 feet; Weight: 1.76 to 3.52 oz Diet: Small fish, worms Conservation Status: Data Deficient This odd amphibious species was first discovered on an expedition to the Brazilian rainforest in the late 1800s. But most people had never heard of them until workers found six of these bizarre, eyeless creaturesin 2011 while draining a portion of the Madeira River (a tributary of the...
3. Chinese Giant Salamander
Latin Name: Andrias davidianus Habitat: Rocky hill streams and lakes Size: Length: Up to 5.9 feet; Weight: Up to 65 pounds Diet: Insects, millipedes, horsehair worms, amphibians, fish, freshwater crabs Conservation Status: Critically Endangered, population decreasing The largest amphibian in the world, this critically endangered salamander can reach lengths of up to 5’9” and weigh up to 65 pounds. Fully aquatic, they’re primarily found in the rocky mountain streams and lakes of China but have...
14. California Condor
Latin Name: Gymnogyps californianus Habitat: Rocky shrubland, coniferous forests, oak savannas Size: Length: 43 to 55 in; Weight: 20 to 24 pounds Diet: Dead animal carcasses Conservation Status: Critically Endangered, population increasing The largest land bird in North America, the odd-looking CaliforniaCondor won’t be winning any beauty contests anytime soon. But what makes this critically endangered scavenger one of the world’s weirdest birdsis its size. Ranging in length from 43 to 55 inc...
15. Flightless Cormorant
Latin Name: Nannopterum harrisi Habitat: Rocky shores of volcanic islands Size: Length: 2.91 to 3.29 feet; Weight: 5.5 to 11 pounds Diet: Fish, octopus, squid Conservation Status: Vulnerable, population stable Found only in the Galapagos Islands, this is one of the most rare bird species in the world, with around 1000 left. The Flightless Cormorantis an odd bird, with black and brown feathers, brilliant turquoise eyes, and low growling voices. Their stubby wings are about 1/3 the size they’d...
16. Hoatzin
Latin Name: Opisthocomus hoazin Habitat: Forests along streams, mangrovs, swamps in South America Size: Length: 25 to 26 in; Weight: 1.78 pounds Diet: Marsh plants Conservation Status: Least Concern, population decreasing Also known as the Canje Pheasant (or punk-rock bird), Hoatzinare genetically enigmatic, and there’s been intense scientific debate about their evolutionary connections to other species. The pheasant-sized bird, whose chicks possess claws on two of their wing digits, is also...
26. Amazon Giant Fishing Spider
Latin Name: Ancylometes Habitat: Near ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams in South America Size: Length: Up to 8 in; Weight: 0.4 oz Diet: Insects, tadpoles, small fish Conservation Status: Data Deficient Proving big can be beautiful, this spectacular spider can grow up to 8 inches, with a brilliant green, gold, and white body. Found in South America, they’re semi-aquatic and usually seen at the edge of pools or streams. There they wait for ripples that advertise prey (insects, tadpoles, and eve...
27. Assassin Bug
Latin Name: Reduviidae Habitat: Rainforests Size: Length: 0.2 to 1.6 in; Weight: Diet: Ants, bees Conservation Status: Data Deficient These alien-looking predators are related to the plant-eating Shield Bug. But they’ve adapted a piercing proboscis with which they feed upon their victims (ants and bees are their favorites). The ninja-like skills for which they’re named include coating themselves with ant carcasses to disguise their pheromones and covering their legs with tree sap to grab bees...
28. Driver Ant
Latin Name: Dorylus laevigatus Habitat: Central, east, and southern Africa, tropical Asia Size: Length: 4.52 cm Diet: Insects, arachnids, earthworms Conservation Status: Data Deficient If you’ve ever seen a b-movie in which humans or animals are unexpectedly swarmed by hyper-aggressive ants, these merciless army ants (primarily found in central and east Africa) are likely the inspiration. Sometimes called safariants, they attack en masse, which often proves deadly for small animals when their...
37. Bactrian Camel
Latin Name: Camelus ferus Habitat: Steppes of Central Asia Size: Height: 5.9 to 7.5 feet; Length: 7.38 to 11.48 feet; Weight: Up to 1,000 pounds Diet: Plants, bones, other animals’ skin Conservation Status: Critically Endangered, population decreasing Native to the Steppes of Central Asia, the Bactrian Camel is differentiated from its more familiar Arabian cousins by the fact that it has two humps. It has genetically adapted well to the region’s extreme climate. It has squishy foot pads that...
38. Baird’s Tapir
Latin Name: Tapirus bairdii Habitat: Rainforests, montane forests, deciduous forests, flooded grasslands Size: Length: 6.6 feet; Weight: 330 to 880 pounds Diet: Leaves, twigs, fruit, seeds
Discover 70 strange and fascinating animals from different habitats and continents, from the axolotl to the zorilla. Learn about their features, diets, conservation status, and more in this epic guide to weird wildlife.
Mar 28, 2019 · Enjoy these hilarious photos of animals with human expressions, behaviors and situations. From penguins holding hands to pigs in makeup, these funny animals will make you laugh out loud.
- Big Cats Like Boxes Too! Report. Final score: 757 points. POST. Alexia. Community Member. Follow. 1 year ago. A cat is a cat :))) 44 points. reply. If we had to choose what to fill our time with, many of us would most likely choose the relaxing and joy-inducing activity of watching animals causing an adorable ruckus.
- My Grandma.. Report. Final score: 733 points. POST. Nathaniel. Community Member. Follow. 1 year ago. That is so sad, can someone carry on the tradition?
- Platypus Babies Are Called "Puggles" Report. Final score: 710 points. POST. Nathaniel. Community Member. Follow. 1 year ago. This is the cutest weirdo I have ever seen!
- Hogwarts Letter Finally Arrived. Report. Final score: 698 points. POST. HelluvaHedgehogAlien. Community Member. Follow. 1 year ago. No, no! That is very dangerous!
Discover some of the most funny looking and wild animals on the planet, from bats to moles, with interesting facts and photos. Learn about their habitats, diets, behaviors and extinction risks.
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