Nature is always full of surprises. And when it comes to the animal kingdom It never fails to surprise us with its bizarre and wonderful creations. While some animals are cute and cuddly, others are downright bizarre. It even looked like they were mutating.
In this article, we explore 10 animals that look more like sci-fi than they do in our own world.
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Axolotl: This unique amphibian looks like a cross between a fish and a lizard. It has a long tail and gills on the sides of its head. What makes it amazing is its ability to create limbs and even spinal cords.
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Star-nosed mole: with a distinctive star-like nose. This mole has 22 tentacles to navigate in the dark.
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Blobfish: Often referred to as a “The ugliest animal in the world”, this fish lives in the deep sea. The pressure is hundreds of times higher than the water surface. The gelatinous body looks like a goo but is intended to make the fish float easily.
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Bare mole rat: This unusual rodent is almost hairless. It has wrinkled skin and protruding teeth that never stop growing. It lives in burrows underground and can live up to 30 years.
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Aye-Aye: This lemur has a long and thin middle finger that is used to pull insects out of the bark. Its big eyes and bat-like ears make it look like a creature straight out of a horror movie.
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Saiga Antelope: With a nose that hangs over the mouth. This made the antelope look like it was constantly sneezing. It is found in the meadows of Kazakhstan and Russia. and extremely close to extinction
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Japanese Spider Crab: This crustacean can grow up to 12 feet in length and has long, rotating legs that make it look like a spider. It is a popular delicacy in Japan. But the population is decreasing due to overfishing.
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Pangolin: This scaly creature looks like a cross between an armadillo and a pine cone. It is the only mammal with scales and is highly sought after for its flesh and scales, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Leafy Sea Dragon: With leaf-like appendages that cover its body. This sea creature looks like it’s made of seaweed. Found in the waters of southern and western Australia. and is a popular aquarium
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Red-lipped Batfish: This fish has bright red lips and leg-like fins that allow it to “walk” along the ocean floor. It is found off the coast of Peru and is often accidentally caught by fishermen.
All in all, the animal kingdom is full of weird and wonderful creatures that never cease to amaze us. From axolotls to batfish, these 10 species are just a small sampling of the many unique species that exist on our planet.