Frilled armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus)
This amazing animal lives on the dry plains of central Argentina, overgrown with thorny bushes and cacti.
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Handweed (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
This mammal of the semi-monkey order of the bat family can be found on the island of Madagascar. 
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Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
Any fashion model will envy the legs of this wolf. Thanks to such long limbs, the growth at the withers of this wolf can reach 90 centimeters. This animal lives in the steppes of South America, and long legs help the wolf to survey the surrounding landscapes over the grass. 
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Crested deer (Elaphodus cephalophus)
This crested deer, found in southern China, is notable for its fangs.
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Deep-sea octopus found at depths up to 6 km. 
Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum)
This "rabbit dog" is a Patagonian hare and the fourth largest rodent in the world (after the capybara, beaver and porcupine).
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Naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber)
This rodent lives in the savannas of African countries: Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Diggers live in colonies, which sometimes reach 300 individuals. The social structure of colonies is similar to that of social insects (ants, termites). The colony is led by a female and several fertile males. The rest of the individuals are workers. Animals of this species have an unprecedented lifespan for small rodents - 26 years.
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Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
This unusual beakless dolphin with a flexible neck lives in the Indian Ocean. 
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Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri)
This African antelope has an exceptionally long neck and legs. 
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Dugong (Dugong dugon)
This aquatic mammal is the only representative of the dugong family of the siren order.
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Babirussa (Babyrousa babyrussa)
An unusual feature of this animal family of pigs are fangs. In males, the upper fangs grow through the skin of the upper jaw, curving up and back. In old billhooks, they even grow with their tips into the skin of the forehead.
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Phossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
Fossa is a predatory mammal from the family of Madagascar predators. Previously, individuals of this species were mistakenly assigned to the cat family due to their resemblance to the cougar. 
Starship (Condylura cristata)
North American mole with twenty-two skin growths on the muzzle, similar to a star. 
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Malayan woolly wing (Galeopterus variegates)
A mammal of the order of woolly wings, capable of flying from tree to tree at a distance of about 100 meters. 
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Zebra duiker (Cephalophus zebra)
A small artiodactyl family of bovids, the height at the withers of which does not exceed 50 cm. The animal lives in West Africa. 
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The Kiwa hirsuta crab lives in the thermal waters of the South Pacific Ocean. The extremity of this representative of decapod crayfish is covered with bristles resembling fur. 
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Wonderful bird of paradise (lat. Lophorina superba)
A bird of the passerine family, which has a fantastically unrealistic plumage.
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The deep-sea fish Psychrolutes marcidus, which lives off the coast of Australia and Tasmania, is the most bizarre fish on the planet. 
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Some are sad that dragons exist only in fairy tales, and there are no unusual animals left on earth. However, here is a list of the most unusual animals on the planet that debunk this statement.
Leafy sea dragon. This marine fish is a relative of the seahorse and lives in the waters of western and southern Australia. Usually, a sea dragon can be found in shallow water, where the water warms up well. A distinctive feature of the animal are the processes on the body and head, which resemble leaves and serve as a camouflage. In water, the dragon moves with the help of a fin located on the crest of the neck, and the dorsal fin near the tip of the tail is also used. The fins of the animal are completely transparent. The dragon is not so small - it can grow up to 45 cm. It is curious that the leafy sea dragon is the official emblem of the state of South Australia.
Biruang or Malayan bear. This mammal belongs to the bear family. Biruang lives in Indochina and Indonesia. Such a bear has a stocky figure with a short but wide muzzle. The ears of the Biruang are short and round. On high limbs are huge paws with large curved claws. The feet of the bear are bare, and the fangs are small. The fur of the biruang is smooth, hard and short, the color is black, turning into chalo-yellow. On the chest of the animal is usually located a spot resembling the rising sun. Biruang is nocturnal, during the day he sleeps or sunbaths in the trees, where he equips himself with a nest-like dwelling. This animal is remarkable in that it is the smallest representative of the bear family, and it is also very rare. The length of the biruang does not exceed one and a half meters, the height is not more than 70 cm, and the weight is from 27 to 65 kg.
Komondor. This breed of dog is also called the Hungarian Shepherd Dog. It lives everywhere, as it is a pet. When keeping a dog, one cannot do without special care for the coat, because its length can reach almost a meter. Wool should not be combed, but as it grows, the strands simply need to be separated, otherwise the hair will fall off. This Hungarian Shepherd Dog has an impressive size, being one of the largest dogs in the world. The growth at the withers of males can exceed 80 cm, and the long white hair, folded into laces, further increases the visual size of the animal. Feeding a komondor is not as difficult as it might seem. Like any other shepherd dogs, they are quite unpretentious, they require about 1 kg of food per day.
angora rabbit. This is a rodent mammal. This rabbit is ubiquitous as it is also a domestic animal. The Angora rabbit looks really impressive, in some specimens the wool reaches a length of 80 cm. It is very valuable, it makes many useful things, including scarves, stockings, gloves, and just fabrics. Women like to breed the Angora rabbit, which is why I also call the animal "ladies". Its average weight is 5 kg, the body length is up to 60 cm, and the chest circumference is 38 cm. Rabbits should be combed every week, if the hair is not looked after, it will quickly lose its appearance, becoming simply disgusting.
Little panda. This animal of the raccoon family lives in China, Nepal, Burma and India. West of Nepal, this panda cannot be found. The animal lives in mountain forests with bamboo at an altitude of 2 to 4 kilometers above sea level with a temperate climate. The coat of the red panda is red or nutty above, and dark or reddish-brown below, even black. The hair on the back has yellow tips. The paws of the panda are glossy black, and the tail is red. The head of the animal is light, while the muzzle is almost white, near the eyes there is a pattern similar to a mask. The lifestyle of the red panda is predominantly nocturnal. During the day, she, hiding behind her tail, sleeps in her hollow. If the animal feels danger, then the tree quickly climbs. Their terrestrial movement is awkward and slow, but they move quickly through the trees. And pandas still feed on the ground, choosing young leaves and bamboo shoots. The length of the small panda is 51-64 cm, to which it is worth adding a long (28-48 cm) tail. Its weight is from 3 to 4.5 kilograms. These animals prefer a solitary lifestyle. The female allocates a territory of 2.5 square kilometers for herself, and the male - twice as much.
Sloth. This toothless mammal lives in South and Central America. The sloth is known to everyone for its habit of living - almost all the time it hangs on a branch with its back down, while spending 15 hours a day in a dream. All the behavior of animals and their physiology are designed for the most severe energy savings, since their diet includes exclusively low-calorie leaves, the digestion of which takes up to a month. A well-fed sloth can concentrate 2/3 of its weight on food in the stomach. In order to remain motionless to get leaves from a large area, animals have a long neck. In the active state, their body temperature is 30-34 degrees, while at rest it is even lower. Since animals are absolutely helpless on the ground, they do not like to get off the trees, this process is also energy-consuming. Sloths do sometimes end up on the ground to fulfill their rare natural needs (this happens several times a week thanks to their huge bladder), as well as to move to other trees. Often you can see these animals gathering in the forks of huge trees in groups, this allows them to save energy, it is also possible that the animals also mate lazily. The body weight of sloths ranges from 4 to 9 kg, and their length is about 60 centimeters. Interestingly, the animals are so slow that moth moth settlements are often found in their fur.
Imperial tamarin. This chain-tailed monkey lives in the rainforests of the Amazon Basin, as well as in Peru, Bolivia and northwestern Brazil. A special sign of the tamarin is immediately visible - these are special white mustaches that hang in two strands to the shoulders and chest. Nails are only on the big toes of the hind legs, claws grow on the rest. These monkeys spend most of their lives in trees, where larger primate species cannot get. Tamarins do not live alone, but in groups of 2-8 individuals. At the same time, each member has its own rank, while at the top of the hierarchy there is always an old female, it is not surprising that with such a "matriarchy" the cubs are carried by males. The body length of the monkeys is only about 25 cm, while their tail can reach 35 cm. Adults weigh no more than 250 grams.
White-faced saki. This broad-nosed monkey lives in the rain and arid forests, as well as the savannas of the Amazon, in Suriname, Venezuela and Brazil. The animal has a black coat color, and the front of the heads, throat and forehead of males are almost white. Sometimes the head may also have a reddish tint. The tail of the monkeys is fluffy and long, but does not carry grasping functions, and the coat is soft and thick. Females, on the other hand, have a uniform brown color that is standard for all. There are light stripes around their mouth and nose. Males can weigh up to 2 kg, while females are slightly smaller. The body length of the monkeys is about 30 cm, and the tail is up to half a meter. White-faced saki spend their entire lives in trees. They rarely descend into the lower tiers of the rainforest, only in search of food. Monkeys are active both at night and during the day. In the case when danger lies in wait for them, the animals are saved with the help of long jumps, while the tail acts as a balancer.
Tapir. This large, grass-eating equid is found in Central America, as well as warm places in South America and southeast Asia. Tapirs are notable for the fact that these mammals are quite ancient - tapir-like animals lived as far back as 55 million years ago. The closest modern relatives of these animals are other equids - rhinos and animals. The front legs of the animals are four-toed, and the hind legs are three-toed. The fingers have small hooves that help to move on wet and soft ground. The size of tapirs depends on their species, but usually their length is about two meters, the height at the withers does not exceed a meter. The weight of animals is from 150 to 300 kg. Tapirs living in the forests are extremely fond of water. Their main food is berries, leaves and fruits. The tapir has few natural enemies, but the main danger comes from a person who hunts these harmless animals for their meat and skin.
Mixin. This animal of the jawless class lives in the seas of temperate latitudes, while adhering to the bottom. Mixin can be found even at a depth of 400 meters, and its length reaches 80 cm. If the salinity of the water is less than 29%, then the animals stop eating, and salinity below 25% is fatal to them. Interestingly, the hagfish's mouth opening does not contain a suction disk, but is surrounded by only two antennae. These animals bite into the skin of the victim with horny teeth, while the injection of enzymes that dissolve proteins occurs. The prey of hagfishes are weakened invertebrates and vertebrates, carrion. Often you can find the skeletons of fish covered with skin, inside of which the hagfish lives, having eaten all the insides. In Japan and some other countries, hagfish are successfully used as food.
Starship. This mammal of the mole family eats insects and is found in the USA and Canada. Outwardly, the star-nosed star differs from its fellows in the family only by its characteristic stigma in the form of a rosette or a star of 22 fleshy and moving bare rays. The size of this mole also differs little from the usual European one, the tail of the animal is relatively long, reaches 8 cm, and is covered with sparse hair and scales. When the stellate is busy searching for food, the rays of its stigma are in constant motion, with the exception of the two middle upper ones, which always look forward and do not bend. But when the mole eats, then its rays are pulled together into a collected pile, while while eating, the animal holds the food with its front paws. In order to drink, the star-bearer has to immerse both the mustache and the entire stigma in water for 5-6 seconds.
Nosach. This monkey of the marmoset family can only be found on the island of Borneo, where it has chosen coastal areas. The most distinctive feature of the animal, of course, is a large nose, similar to a cucumber. However, this trait is unique to males. The upper part of the proboscis is colored yellowish-brown, and the lower part is white. The hairless face is red, the arms, legs and tail are gray in color. The sizes of these monkeys are usually from 66 to 75 cm, the length of the tail is approximately equal to the length of the body. The weight of males is from 16 to 22 kg, while females weigh half as much. Nosachi love and know how to swim, they jump into the water directly from the trees, monkeys can swim up to 20 meters underwater. They are considered the best swimmers among primates.
Plaque bearer small. Many have heard of armadillos, but do you know about frilleds? This mammal of the toothless family has chosen the steppes and savannas of Central and South America. The uniqueness of the frilled ones is that they are the only modern mammals today, whose body is covered on top with a shell formed by skin ossifications. The shell includes shoulder, pelvic and head shields, as well as a number of hoop-shaped bands that encircle the body both from above and from the sides. Between themselves, the parts of the shell are connected by a flexible connective tissue, which allows the entire shell to remain mobile. Frilled armadillos can be only 12 cm long, but the giant armadillos belonging to this family reach a meter in length. The length of the tail of these animals varies from 2.5 cm to 50 cm. Frillers can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes, as they have voluminous airways and serve as a reservoir for air. Thanks to this, animals easily cross water bodies, often they simply walk along the bottom. The weight of a heavy shell can be compensated for by the air taken in, so the armadillo also has the ability to swim.
Axolotl. This larval form of an amphibious plant of the ambistom family lives in the mountain ponds of Mexico. A special sign of the axolotl are 6 shaggy and long branches, growing 3 on each side of the head. In fact, this is not an ornament, but gills. Periodically, the larva, pressing against the body, shakes them, thereby freeing itself from organic residues. Swimming of the axolotl is facilitated by a wide and long tail. This amazing animal can breathe with both gills and lungs. If there is enough oxygen in the water, the axolotl uses the lungs, in which case the gills partially atrophy over time. The total length of the amphibian reaches 30 cm, their lifestyle is measured, they try not to spend a lot of energy on their actions. This predator prefers to lie quietly in ambush at the bottom, waiting for prey and occasionally making raids to the surface for air.
Ai-ay or Madagascar rukonokozhka. This largest animal of all nocturnal primates lives in Madagascar. Ai-ai occupies the same ecological niche as woodpeckers. This species was discovered quite recently, it has only a few dozen individuals, and therefore is extremely rare. Especially aye-ayes are colored brown with white specks, have a fluffy large tail, feed, as already noted, like woodpeckers - larvae, worms. Initially, because of the large teeth of these primates, it was assumed that they eat like rodents. Ai-ai weigh about 2.5 kg, their body length is 30-37 cm, the tail can reach 16 cm.
Alpaca. In Peru, Bolivia or Chile, at an altitude of 3.5-5 kilometers, you can see this unusual animal of the camel family. The main thing in alpaca is wool, which has as many as 24 shades. By weight, it is much lighter than sheep, but in quality it is not inferior to it. Up to 5 kg of wool is sheared from one individual once a year. The alpaca has no front teeth, so the animal is forced to pick up food with its lips and chew it with its side teeth. Alpaca is very inquisitive, good-natured and intelligent. The growth of the animal reaches 86 cm, and the weight ranges from 45 to 77 kg. Once upon a time, the Indians believed that in order to bless the wool of an alpaca, it is necessary to tear out its heart. Despite the barbaric roots of this custom, there are still cases of killing these meek animals in this way.
Tarsier. These animals live in Southeast Asia, mainly on the islands, they belong to primates. Their feature is long hind legs and a large head, which can turn almost 360 degrees. Tarsiers have good hearing, their fingers are very long, and left naked and rounded. Primates have gray or brown soft fur. But most of all they stand out with their eyes, which have a diameter of up to 16 mm. If you project them on the height of a person, then this will be the size of an apple. The animals themselves are quite small, their height is from 9 to 16 cm. But the tail can significantly exceed the body length, reaching up to 28 cm. The weight of the tarsier ranges from 80 to 160 grams. Once upon a time, these animals played an important role in the superstitions and mythology of the peoples of Indonesia. Due to the peculiarities of the rotation of the animal's head, people for a long time believed that it was not attached to the body at all, therefore, a collision with them was dangerous, since the same fate could await a person.
Dumbo Octopus. This peculiar octopus is a cephalopod. He lives in the depths of the Tasman Sea, and his size is small, with half the palm of a man. The nickname of the octopus comes from the name of the elephant Dumbo, a famous cartoon character. Everyone mocked him because of the large size of his ears, while the octopus has a pair of long and paddle-like fins that resemble ears. The individual tentacles of the animal are connected by a flexible and thin membrane called the umbrella. It is she, along with the fins, that serves as the main engine for the octopus. Thus, Dumbo Octopus moves in a manner similar to jellyfish, pushing water out from under the umbrella.
Frilled lizard. This animal lives in the dry steppes and forest-steppes of Australia and New Guinea. The lizard can have a different color - from yellow-brown to black-brown. She has a very long tail, which is 2/3 of the entire length of her body. The most noticeable feature of the animal is a fold of skin around the head, similar to a collar and adjacent to the body. In this formation, many blood vessels are concentrated. The frilled lizard itself has strong limbs and sharp claws. The length of the lizard reaches 801-00 cm, while the females have a significantly modest size. Sensing danger, the animal opens its mouth and sticks out its bright collar, which can stand up to 30 cm from the body. The lizard stands on its hind legs, begins to hiss and beat the ground with its tail. However, such a frightening appearance does not at all characterize the nature of the animal.
Narwhal. This unusual unicorn mammal lives in the waters of the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic. It is not known exactly why the narwhal needs its tusk, because, as it may seem, it does not break through the ice crust. The fact is that the narwhal tusk is a very sensitive organ, with its help the animal measures temperature, pressure and the relative concentration of suspended particles in the water. Crossing tusks, narwhals, most likely, clear them of growths, thus helping each other. Animals stand out for their size - their length is from 3.5 to 4.5 meters, the growth of only newborns is about 1.5 meters. Males can weigh up to one and a half tons, and females - about 900 kg. At the same time, fat makes up about a third of the weight of animals. Narwhals have pectoral fins, their suckers are dark in color, thus the animals look like belugas. But in adults, gray and brown spots appear on a light background of the body, which may merge. Narwhals have only two upper teeth. The left of them develops in males into a tusk, which weighs up to 10 kg, and is 203 meters long and twists in a left spiral, while the right tooth usually does not erupt. In rare cases (0.2%), males may also develop a right tusk, or a female may develop a tooth hidden in the gums.
Madagascar sucker. This chiropteran mammal, as the name implies, is found only in Madagascar. The animal is only 6 cm long, and weighs 8-10 grams, while the tail can reach 5 cm. It is interesting that the ecology and biology of the sucker-foot is poorly understood. Scientists suggest that they are sheltered by rolled palm leaves, to which they stick with their suckers. It is they who are a special sign of animals. Rosette suckers are located directly on the skin at the bases of the thumbs, as well as on the soles of the hind limbs. All captured suckers lived near the water. These animals are protected by law, as their species is very vulnerable.
Dwarf marmoset. This primate is one of the smallest, it belongs to the broad-nosed monkeys. The marmoset lives in South American countries - Ecuador, Peru, Brazil. An adult individual weighs no more than 120 grams. The nostrils of the primate are directed forward, which is unusual, but the nose is quite large and wide. In captivity, the marmoset feels great, for its maintenance it is enough just to keep a constant temperature of 25-29 degrees and a high humidity of 60%.
Drop fish. The scientific name for it is Psychrolutes marcidus. The fish lives in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans, preferring greater depth (about 2800 meters). In such places, the pressure usually exceeds several ten times, therefore, the gel-like composition of the body with a density lower than that of water helps the fish to remain viable and swim with little energy consumption. The body length of a drop fish can reach 65 cm, although it does not have muscles, it is quite content with the prey that swims around it.
Platypus. This aquatic mammal can only be found in Australia. Instead of the usual mouth, this animal is equipped with a beak, thanks to which it, on the other hand, can eat like birds in the mud. The body of the platypus is usually 30-40 cm in length, while the tail has a size of 10-15 cm. The weight of the animal is no more than 2 kg, while the females are about 30% smaller. Few people know that the platypus is one of the few poisonous mammals. Although the poison is not fatal for a person, it can cause a severe headache, and edema forms at the site of the bite, which will gradually grow. As a result, the pain can persist for many days or even several months.
Kitoglav or royal heron. This bird of the ankle order can only be found in Africa. Although the neck of the shoebill is not very thick and long, the head of the bird is quite large with a small crest at the back. The heron's beak is wide, it seems to be swollen. At the very tip of the beak is a hanging hook. Usually the plumage of the shoebill is dark gray, on the back, in contrast to the chest, there is powder down. The legs of the bird are black and long, its tongue is short. The glandular stomach is quite large, but there is no muscular stomach at all. The dimensions of the bird are quite large - in a standing position, its height reaches 90 cm, while the wing length is 65-69 cm. Kitoglav leads an advantage in a sedentary lifestyle - he usually stands still, his beak pressed to his chest. Birds feed on various animals that live in the water - fish, frogs, turtles and small crocodiles.
Nature has never repeated its creations twice. It only moves forward, creating more and more new species, among which there are amazing creatures that can amaze even a person experienced in zoology.
We have compiled a list that includes some of the most unusual animals in the world, but if you are interested in reading about animals with the most unusual behavior, you can get acquainted with them in this article.
Despite their solid size, the animals swim perfectly even for long distances. Keen vision allows the echidna to instantly isolate danger even at night and hide in crevices, and if there are none nearby, powerful front paws come to the rescue, digging a hole in the ground in no time. If the soil is hard, the echidna curls up into a ball, exposing the entire arsenal of needles.
The Malaysian bear is black, except for a yellow-roan muzzle and a red or white horseshoe-shaped spot on the chest. The animal is nocturnal; during the day, the Biruang sleeps or basks in the sun on the branches of trees, where he has a semblance of a nest. It is considered almost the rarest species of bears.
From one rabbit you can get up to 0.5 kilograms of wool per year. Most often, a funny animal is turned on by women, so it is sometimes called "ladies". Representatives of the breed grow up to 61 centimeters in length and reach a weight of up to 5 kilograms. Rabbits need to be groomed weekly or they start to look just awful.
Life of sloths
Emperor tamarins live in isolated groups of up to 10 individuals, climbing trees where larger primates are denied access. An extremely strict hierarchy is observed in the pack, each member of the family has a specific role. The highest rank belongs to the oldest female. She does not take care of the cubs, paying attention to them only while feeding with milk, and most of the time the babies spend in the company of adult males.
The hind legs of the tapir are three-toed, and the front legs are four-toed. Small hooves on the fingers help animals to walk on muddy and soft ground.
Tapirs are afraid of humans and run away at the sight of bipeds - many years of experience suggests that they will not fail to kill for the sake of meat and skins.
Mixina - witch fish
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The most unusual animals on the planet can boast not only original appearance, but also rarity, size and even longevity. Some creatures attract with their beauty, others cause a smile, others can scare away with their unattractive appearance. The ten most unusual animals included representatives from all three categories according to external data.
10. Top most unusual animals in the world opens leaf-tailed Madagascar gecko, which surprises not only with its peculiar appearance, but also with skillful mimicry. The reptile disguises itself as a leaf, tree trunk or lichen so skillfully that the predator has practically no chance of finding the gecko and feasting on it. These are small reptiles, the size of which, as a rule, does not exceed 30 centimeters. Leaf-tailed geckos can be kept as pets.
9.capybaras- the most unusual animals in the world, which some mistakenly refer to as rats. In fact, these rodents have nothing to do with them. The capybara is a large mammal that looks like a huge guinea pig. Adult individuals can reach 60 centimeters at the withers, and more than a meter in body length. And the males are smaller than the females. Between themselves, individuals communicate with the help of a whistle and a sound resembling barking. Now capybaras are bred on special farms because of the meat, reminiscent of the taste of pork. Rodent fat is also valued, which is used for pharmaceutical purposes. Leather products are made from the skin of capybaras.
8.sagebrush grouse- one of the most unusual and beautiful birds on the planet. The cumbersome feathered one stands out against the background of the pheasants, to which it belongs, its unusual tail and the original pattern of the upper body. The bird got its name because of its addiction to wormwood, which is its main food. A feature of males are the air sacs that are located on their chest. During the courtship period, the sagebrush grouse fills them with air and immediately blows them off, which creates a rolling and explosive sound.
7. The 10 most unusual animals include a representative of the fox genus fenech. The predatory animal has a peculiar appearance and miniature size. The dwarf fox has huge ears that stand out against the background of a small head and a body 30 centimeters long. Fenech has the size of a small domestic cat. This cute creature is willingly given as a pet. In the wild, foxes inhabit the deserts of North Africa.
6. In the top 10 most unusual animals in the world got slaptooth, which also refers to on the planet. These are small individuals, the sizes of which rarely exceed 30 centimeters. Mammals live in Haiti and Cuba. Slittooths are a danger not only to humans, but also to their fellows. It's all about the toxic saliva of a wild animal, which is similar in composition to snake venom. The slittooths are quite aggressive and often attack people and their own kind. They have no immunity to their own poison, so the affected animal from a relative inevitably dies.
5.nosach or kahau- a rare species of monkeys, which occupies the fifth honorary position in the top of the most unusual animals in the world. Primates of the monkey family are endemic, therefore they live only on the island of Borneo. A distinctive feature of a mammal from relatives is its huge nose, resembling a cucumber. Nature has awarded this dignity exclusively to males. It is noteworthy that this organ grows in males throughout life.
4.starship is one of the most unusual animals in the world, thanks to its bizarre and peculiar appearance. A mammal of the mole family has a huge number of growths on its muzzle, which together resemble a star. These are relatively small individuals, no larger than 10 centimeters in size. Like all types of moles, star-noses are adapted to an underground lifestyle. Their range extends from North America to southeastern Canada.
3. The top 10 most unusual animals include pygmy marmoset- the closest relative of the monkey. The uniqueness of this mammal lies in its tiny body size, which without a tail is no more than 15 centimeters, and the mass is equal to a standard chocolate bar - 100 grams. Amazing little primates in the wild are on the verge of extinction. But they are happy to have them as pets. You can buy a dwarf marmoset for an amount of about 100 thousand rubles.
2.Tapirs not only the most unusual animals on the planet, but also very rare. The mammal looks like a pig, but differs from it in a short trunk adapted for grabbing food. The largest representatives of the tapir family can reach 1 meter at the withers, and gain up to 300 kilograms in weight. Monogamy is inherent in individuals: pairs can persist throughout life. In the litter, the female brings only one cub, which is born with a camouflage color. Pregnancy in a female lasts for 13 months, then both partners take care of the resulting cub. The tapir has a lot of enemies in the wild. Also, human fishing poses a real threat to the population. Currently, tapirs are listed in the Red Book.
1.European proteus or human fish tops the list of the most unusual animals. This tailed amphibian deserves attention not only because of its unusual appearance, but also because of its longevity: some individuals live to be almost 100 years old. The European Proteus got its second name because of the body color, which is close to the color of human skin. Unique creatures live exclusively in cave reservoirs. On the eel-shaped thirty-centimeter torso there are two pairs of limbs, on which there are fingers. The head of a human fish is decorated with red gills, the eye is almost imperceptible, as they are hidden under the skin. The amphibian perceives the surrounding world not with the usual organ of vision, but with light-sensitive cells that are located throughout the skin. A feature of the animal is the ability of females to bear offspring, both by live birth and by laying eggs. Amphibians breed once a decade. Recently, the Proteus population has declined significantly, which is why it was included in the Red Book.
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