Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

Walking fish and flying lemurs: Bizarre animals you’ve never heard of

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Black snub-nosed monkey - The most peculiar thing about this primate, besides its nose, is its big lips. They can be found in the south of China, as well as Vietnam and Myanmar.

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Amazonian royal flycatcher - This beautiful species of bird, with a bright headdress-like plume of feathers, is found in regions of South America.

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Grimpoteuthis - Nicknamed the Dumbo octopus in a nod to Disney's flying elephant, this extraordinary-looking animal has a pair of protruding ear-like fins attached to its head and is armed with eight tentacles.

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Saiga - This species of antelope, with a flexible nose similar to that of an elephant, is under threat of extinction. It has been found in parts of Mongolia, as well as other areas of Asia and Africa.

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Star-nosed mole - The nose of this mole species is definitely weird looking, but it serves an important purpose. Moles have terrible vision, so the nose helps them to feel things.

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Venezuelan poodle moth - This species of moth is found in Venezuela, and it especially intrigued scientists because of its furry legs.

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Maned wolf - Found in South America, this wolf has long, thin legs, that distinguish it from all the others of its genus.

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Red-lipped batfish -

This curious animal looks like it's ready for a night out. Native to the Galapagos Islands, this species is also known for being able to "walk" on the seabed, using its fins as extra pairs of legs.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)

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8 / 45 Fotos

Pacu -

A bite much, isn't it? Even though this toothed fish is a relative of the fearsome piranha, its not-so-pearly whites are quite harmless. In fact, it feeds on aquatic vegetation, snails, and fallen nuts.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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Jerboa - This tiny, jumping rodent can be found in China, Mongolia, and northeastern Africa.

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Mantis shrimp - This colorful crustacean is one of the most intriguing animals in the world. The small beady-eyed creature is actually an accomplished predator and literally clubs its prey to death.

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Shoebill - Also known as a whalehead stork, this bird has some similar characteristics to a stork and a toucan, and can be found in Sudan and Zambia.

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Zebra duiker -

Also known as the banded duiker or the striped-back duiker, this animal can be found in the Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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Aye-aye - This tiny nocturnal primate is native to Madagascar. Besides a fun name and an over-caffeinated look, it also has one finger that is longer than the others to better reach the larvae in the holes of trees.

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Lowland streaked tenrec - This species of mammal, similar to a hedgehog, can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar. It is the only mammal that uses stridulation to generate sound, similar to that of a rattlesnake.

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Fossa - This carnivorous mammal, resembling a cross between a cat and a hyena, can be found on the island of Madagascar.

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Thorny devil - This small reptile sports a coat of ridges and spines, is around 20 cm (less than 8 in) in length and lives in Australia. Though it seems quite tough, it actually just eats ants.

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Colugo - This mammal gets as close to flying as mammals can, with flaps of skin like wings. Colugos can be found in Southeast Asia.

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Colugo - This is what it looks like when it flies from tree to tree!

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Lamprey - Lampreys are freshwater fish, similar to eels, just with mouths that resemble a terrifying sea monster.

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Blue sea slug - Also referred to as "blue dragon" for its ultramarine hue and fan-like wings, this species measures just 4 cm (1.5 in) in length and swims in a vertical position.

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Mara - This rodent shares some physical characteristics with a hare, but with longer legs, and can be found in South America.

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Cantor's giant softshell turtle - Also known as an Chinese softshell turtle, this species has a fairly odd overall appearance. Instead of a hard shell, the turtle sports a leathery and pliable "home" on its back.

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Gerenuk - This African animal is, perhaps unsurprisingly, also known as the giraffe gazelle—though it is not directly related to either.

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Pink fairy armadillo - True to its name, this is one of the rarest mammals in the world, and it's only found in Argentina.

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Babirusa - This animal looks like a cross between a pig and a rhinoceros, and it's found on the Indonesian Islands.

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26 / 45 Fotos

Axolotl - The animators at Disney/Pixar couldn't have designed a more comical creature. Actually known as the Mexican salamander, or Mexican walking fish, it resembles a slightly neglected rag doll.

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27 / 45 Fotos

Tapir - This bulky, herbivorous mammal is similar in shape to a pig, but has a short, prehensile nose trunk. It is found broadly in regions of Central and South America, and Southeastern Asia.

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Honduran white bat - When you see it curled up in the distance, this palm-sized bat resembles an adorable ball of cotton. Found only in Central America, it feeds on vegetation and fruit.

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Sea pig -

Closely related to the sea cucumber, this bizarre creature lives in the dark depths of the world's oceans, and propels itself by inflating and deflating its legs with water.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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Philippine tarsier - If any creature can out-stare you it's this bug-eyed, tree-hugging primate that seems to be in permanent shock. One of the smallest primates in the world, it weighs around 140 g (less than 5 oz) and stands just 15 cm (5.9 in) tall.

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Goblin shark -

This incredibly rare deep-sea shark could use a good dentist. A peculiar fish to say the least, it's also called a "living fossil," as it is the only existing representative of a 125-million-year-old family lineage.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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Tube-nosed fruit bat - This strange looking bat, hidden in the jungles of New Guinea, has many strange features, but the most pronounced is definitely its protruding nostrils.

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Hummingbird hawk-moth - Hovering to feed, this handsome moth resembles its namesake in flight and even in sound. It loves nectar-rich flowers.

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Okapi - Zebras aren't the only ones who wear stripes! This curious mammal is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Cherax pulcher -

This galaxy-colored crustacean is blessed with an exotic overcoat, and wooed scientists so much they christened the crayfish Cherax pulcher—"pulcher" in Latin means "beautiful."

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

36 / 45 Fotos

Panda ant -

Actually a wingless wasp, this striking but minuscule creepy crawly is named for its black and white pattern reminiscent of a panda's coat. It can be found in Chile, Argentina, and certain regions of Mexico.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY 2.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

37 / 45 Fotos

Dugong - This species of marine mammal, also known as the sea cow, can be found in tropical regions of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. The dugong can grow to be nearly 3 m (9.8 ft) long, and weigh around 300 kg (660 lbs).

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Salp - This organism consists of a transparent, gelatinous body, a slimy sludge of life that sustains itself by pumping water through its internal feeding filters. It doesn't get much simpler than this.

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Elephant shrew - This native African mammal has a long snout, hence its name.

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Irrawaddy dolphin - This species of dolphin can be found in coastal regions of Asia. It lacks the long snout characteristic of the dolphins we are used to seeing.

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Purple frog -

Found in parts of India, this frog typically has a swollen body and a pointed snout, and it spends most of its life underground.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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Giant isopod - This nightmarish species was found in the Gulf of Mexico in 2002, though it is believed to be extinct.

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Red handfish -

Discovered in waters by Tasmania, this fish simply can't be bothered to swim. Instead, it uses its rose-colored pectoral and pelvic fins to walk across the seabed.

Check out these red animals that need to be seen to be believed!

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY 3.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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Black snub-nosed monkey - The most peculiar thing about this primate, besides its nose, is its big lips. They can be found in the south of China, as well as Vietnam and Myanmar.

© Shutterstock

1 / 45 Fotos

Amazonian royal flycatcher - This beautiful species of bird, with a bright headdress-like plume of feathers, is found in regions of South America.

© Shutterstock

2 / 45 Fotos

Grimpoteuthis - Nicknamed the Dumbo octopus in a nod to Disney's flying elephant, this extraordinary-looking animal has a pair of protruding ear-like fins attached to its head and is armed with eight tentacles.

© Public Domain

3 / 45 Fotos

Saiga - This species of antelope, with a flexible nose similar to that of an elephant, is under threat of extinction. It has been found in parts of Mongolia, as well as other areas of Asia and Africa.

© Shutterstock

4 / 45 Fotos

Star-nosed mole - The nose of this mole species is definitely weird looking, but it serves an important purpose. Moles have terrible vision, so the nose helps them to feel things.

© Shutterstock

5 / 45 Fotos

Venezuelan poodle moth - This species of moth is found in Venezuela, and it especially intrigued scientists because of its furry legs.

© Shutterstock

6 / 45 Fotos

Maned wolf - Found in South America, this wolf has long, thin legs, that distinguish it from all the others of its genus.

© Shutterstock

7 / 45 Fotos

Red-lipped batfish -

This curious animal looks like it's ready for a night out. Native to the Galapagos Islands, this species is also known for being able to "walk" on the seabed, using its fins as extra pairs of legs.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

8 / 45 Fotos

Pacu -

A bite much, isn't it? Even though this toothed fish is a relative of the fearsome piranha, its not-so-pearly whites are quite harmless. In fact, it feeds on aquatic vegetation, snails, and fallen nuts.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

9 / 45 Fotos

Jerboa - This tiny, jumping rodent can be found in China, Mongolia, and northeastern Africa.

© Shutterstock

10 / 45 Fotos

Mantis shrimp - This colorful crustacean is one of the most intriguing animals in the world. The small beady-eyed creature is actually an accomplished predator and literally clubs its prey to death.

© Shutterstock

11 / 45 Fotos

Shoebill - Also known as a whalehead stork, this bird has some similar characteristics to a stork and a toucan, and can be found in Sudan and Zambia.

© Shutterstock

12 / 45 Fotos

Zebra duiker -

Also known as the banded duiker or the striped-back duiker, this animal can be found in the Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

13 / 45 Fotos

Aye-aye - This tiny nocturnal primate is native to Madagascar. Besides a fun name and an over-caffeinated look, it also has one finger that is longer than the others to better reach the larvae in the holes of trees.

© Shutterstock

14 / 45 Fotos

Lowland streaked tenrec - This species of mammal, similar to a hedgehog, can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar. It is the only mammal that uses stridulation to generate sound, similar to that of a rattlesnake.

© Shutterstock

15 / 45 Fotos

Fossa - This carnivorous mammal, resembling a cross between a cat and a hyena, can be found on the island of Madagascar.

© Shutterstock

16 / 45 Fotos

Thorny devil - This small reptile sports a coat of ridges and spines, is around 20 cm (less than 8 in) in length and lives in Australia. Though it seems quite tough, it actually just eats ants.

© Shutterstock

17 / 45 Fotos

Colugo - This mammal gets as close to flying as mammals can, with flaps of skin like wings. Colugos can be found in Southeast Asia.

© Shutterstock

18 / 45 Fotos

Colugo - This is what it looks like when it flies from tree to tree!

© iStock

19 / 45 Fotos

Lamprey - Lampreys are freshwater fish, similar to eels, just with mouths that resemble a terrifying sea monster.

© Shutterstock

20 / 45 Fotos

Blue sea slug - Also referred to as "blue dragon" for its ultramarine hue and fan-like wings, this species measures just 4 cm (1.5 in) in length and swims in a vertical position.

© Shutterstock

21 / 45 Fotos

Mara - This rodent shares some physical characteristics with a hare, but with longer legs, and can be found in South America.

© Shutterstock

22 / 45 Fotos

Cantor's giant softshell turtle - Also known as an Chinese softshell turtle, this species has a fairly odd overall appearance. Instead of a hard shell, the turtle sports a leathery and pliable "home" on its back.

© Shutterstock

23 / 45 Fotos

Gerenuk - This African animal is, perhaps unsurprisingly, also known as the giraffe gazelle—though it is not directly related to either.

© Shutterstock

24 / 45 Fotos

Pink fairy armadillo - True to its name, this is one of the rarest mammals in the world, and it's only found in Argentina.

© Public Domain

25 / 45 Fotos

Babirusa - This animal looks like a cross between a pig and a rhinoceros, and it's found on the Indonesian Islands.

© Shutterstock

26 / 45 Fotos

Axolotl - The animators at Disney/Pixar couldn't have designed a more comical creature. Actually known as the Mexican salamander, or Mexican walking fish, it resembles a slightly neglected rag doll.

© Shutterstock

27 / 45 Fotos

Tapir - This bulky, herbivorous mammal is similar in shape to a pig, but has a short, prehensile nose trunk. It is found broadly in regions of Central and South America, and Southeastern Asia.

© Shutterstock

28 / 45 Fotos

Honduran white bat - When you see it curled up in the distance, this palm-sized bat resembles an adorable ball of cotton. Found only in Central America, it feeds on vegetation and fruit.

© Shutterstock

29 / 45 Fotos

Sea pig -

Closely related to the sea cucumber, this bizarre creature lives in the dark depths of the world's oceans, and propels itself by inflating and deflating its legs with water.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

30 / 45 Fotos

Philippine tarsier - If any creature can out-stare you it's this bug-eyed, tree-hugging primate that seems to be in permanent shock. One of the smallest primates in the world, it weighs around 140 g (less than 5 oz) and stands just 15 cm (5.9 in) tall.

© Shutterstock

31 / 45 Fotos

Goblin shark -

This incredibly rare deep-sea shark could use a good dentist. A peculiar fish to say the least, it's also called a "living fossil," as it is the only existing representative of a 125-million-year-old family lineage.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

32 / 45 Fotos

Tube-nosed fruit bat - This strange looking bat, hidden in the jungles of New Guinea, has many strange features, but the most pronounced is definitely its protruding nostrils.

© Shutterstock

33 / 45 Fotos

Hummingbird hawk-moth - Hovering to feed, this handsome moth resembles its namesake in flight and even in sound. It loves nectar-rich flowers.

© Shutterstock

34 / 45 Fotos

Okapi - Zebras aren't the only ones who wear stripes! This curious mammal is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

© Shutterstock

35 / 45 Fotos

Cherax pulcher -

This galaxy-colored crustacean is blessed with an exotic overcoat, and wooed scientists so much they christened the crayfish Cherax pulcher—"pulcher" in Latin means "beautiful."

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

36 / 45 Fotos

Panda ant -

Actually a wingless wasp, this striking but minuscule creepy crawly is named for its black and white pattern reminiscent of a panda's coat. It can be found in Chile, Argentina, and certain regions of Mexico.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY 2.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

37 / 45 Fotos

Dugong - This species of marine mammal, also known as the sea cow, can be found in tropical regions of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. The dugong can grow to be nearly 3 m (9.8 ft) long, and weigh around 300 kg (660 lbs).

© Shutterstock

38 / 45 Fotos

Salp - This organism consists of a transparent, gelatinous body, a slimy sludge of life that sustains itself by pumping water through its internal feeding filters. It doesn't get much simpler than this.

© Shutterstock

39 / 45 Fotos

Elephant shrew - This native African mammal has a long snout, hence its name.

© Shutterstock

40 / 45 Fotos

Irrawaddy dolphin - This species of dolphin can be found in coastal regions of Asia. It lacks the long snout characteristic of the dolphins we are used to seeing.

© Shutterstock

41 / 45 Fotos

Purple frog -

Found in parts of India, this frog typically has a swollen body and a pointed snout, and it spends most of its life underground.

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

42 / 45 Fotos

Giant isopod - This nightmarish species was found in the Gulf of Mexico in 2002, though it is believed to be extinct.

© Shutterstock

43 / 45 Fotos

Red handfish -

Discovered in waters by Tasmania, this fish simply can't be bothered to swim. Instead, it uses its rose-colored pectoral and pelvic fins to walk across the seabed.

Check out these red animals that need to be seen to be believed!

(Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY 3.0)

© Wikimedia/Creative Commons

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