30 of the weirdest animals around the world
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30 of the weirdest animals around the world
by Red Lily Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:59 pm
Star-nosed mole
Does this mole even have eyes to see these weird animal photos? Star-nosed moles are actually great swimmers because of their front claws, and they were the first mammal that was proven to be able to smell underwater. They aren’t a very uncommon species, just rarely seen.
Whitemargin stargazer
The whitemargin stargazer likes to hang out on reef flats and coastal bottoms but is very rarely spotted because they like to stay buried under the sand with only their eyes showing. If it sounds creepy, that’s because it is.
Galapagos batfish
The Galapagos batfish truly know how to work a red pout. These red-lipped bottom dwellers are typically found on the coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean around the Galapagos. Scientists believe the red around their mouths is used to lure prey, but more research is needed in order to be sure.
Aye-aye
Aye-aye, Captain! The aye-aye is the only primate who uses echolocation – the process of locating something by producing sounds and then listening to the sounds reflected back. Other animals you may be familiar with that use echolocation are bats and whales.
Australian peacock spider
We never thought we would use the word “beautiful” to describe a bug until the Australian peacock spider. They live in a diverse range of habitats across the southern half of Australia and are venomous, yet completely harmless to humans. Male peacock spiders flash their rainbow colours and do a little courtship jig to attract females. Important to note that these spiders are also known as sparklemuffins.
Coatimundi
The coatimundi is kind of like the raccoon of Central and South America. They scavenge for fruits, eggs, small rodents and of course, leftovers from last night’s dinner in your garbage bin. Although they may look cute and cuddly, the coatimundi is known to be incredibly vicious.
Okapi
While Okapis look like a crossover between zebras and deer, they are actually more closely related to giraffes. You read that right. The okapi is the only living relative to the giraffe.
More at the link ... https://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/animal-kingdom/30-of-the-weirdest-animals-around-the-world
Does this mole even have eyes to see these weird animal photos? Star-nosed moles are actually great swimmers because of their front claws, and they were the first mammal that was proven to be able to smell underwater. They aren’t a very uncommon species, just rarely seen.
Whitemargin stargazer
The whitemargin stargazer likes to hang out on reef flats and coastal bottoms but is very rarely spotted because they like to stay buried under the sand with only their eyes showing. If it sounds creepy, that’s because it is.
Galapagos batfish
The Galapagos batfish truly know how to work a red pout. These red-lipped bottom dwellers are typically found on the coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean around the Galapagos. Scientists believe the red around their mouths is used to lure prey, but more research is needed in order to be sure.
Aye-aye
Aye-aye, Captain! The aye-aye is the only primate who uses echolocation – the process of locating something by producing sounds and then listening to the sounds reflected back. Other animals you may be familiar with that use echolocation are bats and whales.
Australian peacock spider
We never thought we would use the word “beautiful” to describe a bug until the Australian peacock spider. They live in a diverse range of habitats across the southern half of Australia and are venomous, yet completely harmless to humans. Male peacock spiders flash their rainbow colours and do a little courtship jig to attract females. Important to note that these spiders are also known as sparklemuffins.
Coatimundi
The coatimundi is kind of like the raccoon of Central and South America. They scavenge for fruits, eggs, small rodents and of course, leftovers from last night’s dinner in your garbage bin. Although they may look cute and cuddly, the coatimundi is known to be incredibly vicious.
Okapi
While Okapis look like a crossover between zebras and deer, they are actually more closely related to giraffes. You read that right. The okapi is the only living relative to the giraffe.
More at the link ... https://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/animal-kingdom/30-of-the-weirdest-animals-around-the-world
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