The strangest animals in the world. The most amazing animals on the planet
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Looking at some representatives of the animal world, it is impossible not to be surprised at the imagination and ingenuity of Mother Nature.
Here are some examples of the most unusual and strange animals on our planet:
The most unusual animals
1. Angora rabbit
The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest breeds of rabbits, named after the capital of Turkey - the city of Ankara. These cute animals look like a real fluffy cloud with ears, and in the 18th century were popular pets in the royal families of France.
2. Starship
This unusual mole, native to North America, has a strange, fleshy nose. At the end of the muzzle, he has 22 moving pink tentacles, which are very sensitive and are used by him as a kind of antennae. Also, the mole flaunts scaly paws and a thick, fluffy, water-repellent tail, where reserves of fat are stored.
3. Ay-ay
Ai-ai is a rodent-like animal that lives in Madagascar. Thanks to squirrel-like teeth and a thin middle finger, aye-aye gets his food from trees.
4. Pink spadefish
Unlike most fish, this pink shovel fish uses its fins to literally walk on the bottom of the sea. A strange species was discovered in Tasmania, Australia, but scientists have found only four representatives.
5. Striped tenrec
If it were possible to cross a bumblebee and a hedgehog, they would probably have a striped tenrec. Found in Madagascar, this bristly animal is covered in bands of yellow and brown needles, which they use to attack their enemies.
6. Pacu fish
Pacu fish are relatives of piranhas and are distinguished by human teeth. Pacu feed mainly on plants and nuts, however, there have been cases when they have bitten off the testicles of men.
7. Gerenuk
The gerenuk, also known as the giraffe gazelle, is a species of long-necked antelope that lives in the deserts of eastern Africa. A thin and long neck helps her to reach the leaves, which other antelopes cannot reach. Moreover, they are able to stand on their hind legs and become even taller.
8. Cassowaries
These flightless birds are among the most dangerous creatures in the world. Cassowaries are very serious about defending their territory, and in case of danger they can brutally deal with you with their razor-sharp claws. They can reach 2 meters in height.
Unusual animals of the world
9 Giant Isopod
The giant isopod, which looks like a woodlice or Colorado potato beetle, grows up to 19-37 cm in length and reaches a weight of about 1.7 kg. These incredible creatures live underwater at a depth of 170 to 2000 meters. They lead a solitary life, are scavengers, feeding on dead whales, squid and fish. But they are also adapted to long periods of hunger, going without food for up to 8 weeks.
10. Snakehead
This frightening-looking fish is called the snakehead. She has an insatiable appetite, eating almost all the fish in a pond or lake, and even her young. In addition, the snakehead can crawl on the ground and stay on land for up to 3 days in search of new food sources. Once they are on the ground, they are able to eat any small animals in their path. There were even cases of snakehead attacks on people.
11. Saiga
Saiga or saiga is one of the oldest mammals in the world, living on Earth together with saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths 250,000 years ago. Although at one time they were considered extinct, now they are often referred to only as living fossils.
12. Australian snake-necked turtle
Looking at her, it seems that someone passed the snake through the turtle. This species of turtle has a neck so long that they cannot retract it back into their protective shell. However, they have a secret weapon, releasing a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.
13. Octopus Dumbo
Grimpoteutis, or as it is also called the Dumbo octopus, outwardly resembles the famous Disney hero Dumbo the flying elephant and is distinguished by funny ears. It lives at a depth of 900 - 4900 meters below sea level and is considered the deepest octopus ever discovered. There were cases when representatives of Grimpoteuthis were found at a depth of 7000 meters.
14. Nosach
The proboscis is a medium-sized monkey found only in the rainforests of Borneo. Male proboscis are the largest monkeys in Asia, and thanks to their large, fleshy nose, they are probably the most unusual mammals.
15. Scorpion Flies
From a distance, these insects look like ordinary dragonflies, but if you look at them under a microscope, you will see a real scorpion tail. Fortunately, he does not sting and is presented to females as a gift.
Unusual animals (photo)
16. Water deer
This miniature deer resembles a vampire up close thanks to its large, curved, saber-shaped fangs that reach up to 8 cm in length. However, do not worry, these deer are quite harmless and there have been no cases of them attacking people.
17. Blue Parrotfish
This strange but amazing fish is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world. In Polynesia, it is served raw and was once considered "royal food". They are parrotfish that are able to wrap themselves in clear slime to protect themselves from predators. Males can grow up to 120 cm in length.
18. Red-lipped damselfish
It seems as if this fish decided to paint her lips with bright red lipstick. Red-lipped fish live at a depth of 30 meters in the Galapagos Islands. Interestingly, they are more adapted to walk on the seabed than to swim. When the fish reaches maturity, it begins to use its dorsal fin as a bait for prey.
19. Axolotl
Axolotl refers to the larvae of Mexican ambistomes or tiger ambistomes. The larvae of this species do not undergo metamorphosis, while adults remain aquatic and with gills. The axolotl is highly regarded by scientists for its ability to regrow new limbs and even body parts, including the spine and part of the brain if they are lost.
20. Cyclops shark
The cyclops shark is one of the strangest creatures discovered by scientists in 2011. A large eyeball is the result of a disorder called cyclopia, which also occurs in humans. Researchers have found Cyclops shark embryos several times, but the fact that they have not been found out of the womb suggests that Cyclops do not survive in the wild.
On our planet, there are many exotic animals that are not familiar to everyone. The small number and narrow habitat lead to the fact that not even all the inhabitants of the country in whose territory they live may know about the existence of these animals. This post will introduce you to the most exotic animals belonging to completely different species and classes.
Sumatran rhinoceros. The smallest of the family: the body length of an adult reaches 200–280 cm, and the height at the withers is 100–150 cm
Madagascar arm (ah-ah). The only representative of the arm family, a lateral branch of lemurs. Scary and charming
Tree kangaroos. They live in the high mountain rainforests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia. They are excellent climbers and can jump from one tree to another for a distance of 9 m.
Moon fish. Can be over 3m long and weigh about 1.5t
Ant-eater
The Japanese giant salamander is the largest amphibian that can reach 160 cm in length, weigh up to 180 kg and live up to 150 years.
Sulawesian bear couscous. A cute marsupial that lives in the treetops of the tropics and spends most of its time sleeping
Sumatran rhinoceros
Lori. A characteristic feature of this cutie is its large eyes, which can be bordered by dark circles. The muzzle of a lory can be compared with a clown mask (in fact, loeris in translation means “clown”)
Muskrat. The second name is no less beautiful - Khokhulya. Popularly known as the blind submariner. Indeed, it lives under water, according to its characteristics it is most similar to a mole and does not see anything. By the way, endemic in the territory of the former USSR and listed in the Red Book
Platypus. Its duck beak allows it to find food in the mud like birds
A naked mole rat is a biological phenomenon: it is insensitive to pain, non-aggressive, it can be poured with acid or sprinkled with chili pepper without consequences. Lives ten times longer than any rodent and does not age. The society is organized in the manner of an anthill or a beehive: with castes and the main female
A fish with a transparent head. She sees through it. It was discovered in 1939, and was studied only in 2009, as it lives at great depths. Can only look up
Okapi, forest giraffe. At the beginning of the 20th century, the first explorers of the African continent mistook him for a small horse. It wasn't until the animal's skin and skull were obtained that scientists were able to discover that it looked more like a pygmy giraffe from the Ice Age.
Manul - the main symbol of the Moscow Zoo
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world and the only representative of the capybara family. The weight of males can reach 65-70 kg
Belttail. Modern dragon. More specifically, the lizard
The slittooth is a mammal from the order of insectivores. Small and dangerous because it's poisonous. Fortunately, the poison of the open-toothed fish only kills its victims, and only some trouble can cause a person.
Lilac frog. The jelly-like amphibian grows up to 9 cm, lives underground, eating termites, and crawls out to the surface only for a couple of weeks for dates
Lamprey. Not a fish, but their predecessor from the class of cyclostomes. Endangered - delicious too
Sloth. He lives on trees, mimicking very successfully: real moss even grows in his wool!
Small red panda. It is found only in the mountain bamboo forests of the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, in the north of Burma, in Bhutan, Nepal and in northeast India.
Hellish vampire, clam. Not an octopus, and not a squid, but a separate detachment - vampires
Mud Jumper. Actually a fish, although it looks like a frog
Starfish is an insectivorous mammal of the mole family. It differs from other members of the family only in its characteristic structure of the stigma in the form of a rosette or a star.
Sifaka - monkey of the indriev family, Madagascar. A relatively new genus of primates, discovered only in 2004
Guydak - a large gastropod mollusk weighing up to 1.5 kg
Tarsier, a detachment of primates. At home, in Indonesia, the local population was terribly afraid of them: still, the pop-eyed monkeys could rotate their heads 360 °. The Indonesians were afraid to face them, because they believed that the same thing could happen to people in this case.
Tibetan fox. Found in Tibet, northwest India and northern Nepal at high altitudes
Fossa, endemic to the island of Madagascar. In appearance, it is a cross between a civet and a small cougar. Sometimes the fossa is also called the Madagascar lion.
Isopod. Giant woodlice about 30 cm long live in the depths of the sea (about 1.6 km)
Maned wolf. Long legs are the result of evolution, they help the animal overcome obstacles in the form of tall grass growing on the South American plains.
Tasmanian devil. He earned his nickname from the time of colonization, strangling almost all the chickens of the settlers - although a marsupial, but a predator!
A wombat is a marsupial that looks like a bear. It feeds on grass, digests it for up to 14 days and is the most economical consumer of water after the camel (22 ml of water per 1 kg of body weight per day). Curious fact: a city, an asteroid, a group and an anti-tank gun are named after wombats
Galago - the owner of a beautiful tail, the most numerous representative of primates in Africa
Fennec fox, desert fox
Gavial. Of course, one of the representatives of the detachment of crocodiles. Considered "kind" - never attacks people, the muzzle is too narrow
The world is full of strange and unusual creatures. But, unfortunately, not everyone had a chance to look at them - these animals are extremely rare. For one reason or another, the species either dies out or is poorly adapted to environmental conditions. But while all these individuals that excite the imagination exist, it is worth taking this chance and looking at the rarest and most unusual creatures at least in a photograph - however, in many cases it is better not to meet these animals in wildlife.
Weird and Wonderful Animals:
Photo: The Last Survivors
The slattooth is an insectivorous mammal. They look like rats on high legs. The tail is bare and scaly. For insectivores, these animals are quite large: from 28 to 32 in length, together with the tail, their dimensions can reach values of about half a meter. In addition to their unusual appearance, the open teeth are also one of the few poisonous species of mammals. But, ironically, these animals do not have resistance to their own poison, so even an accidental light bite of their relative can kill this creature.
photo: Penny Hyde
Outwardly, this animal resembles a hyena, although, contrary to its name, it looks more like a large fox with thin, long legs. Nevertheless, this species is not a close relative of foxes, this can also be seen by the absence of fox vertical pupils.
photo: Thomas Retterath
This charming animal received the poetic name African civet. As can be understood from the name of the species, these animals live in Africa, from Somalia to Senegal. The civet has one charming ability, which every domestic cat also has: when excited, the civet rears up its long and thick hair, which makes it seem much larger and more intimidating.
photo: CI_Singapore
Prochidna is an egg-laying mammal of the echidna family. This is a rather large creature, reaching 80 cm in length (not including their pretty 5-7 cm tail), and weighing about 10 kg. This species is very reminiscent of the familiar echidna, but the paws of the prochidna are longer, and the claws are much sharper and longer.
photo: Neil Morris
The capybara is considered to be the largest living rodent. The capybara resembles a huge guinea pig with a large head, however, it differs a little in its liking. A favorite pastime of the capybara is lazy rolling from side to side, lying in the sun, and nibbling something nutritious.
photo: Pamela Schreckengost
- a representative of the order of placental mammals. This beast looks quite specific: its entire body is covered with large diamond-shaped plates. These scales are mobile, so that when moving, the pangolin resembles an unusual natural transformer. These plates have a protective value, but they are also erased from time to time, but in this case they are immediately replaced with new ones, so that the number of scales in a pangolin always remains unchanged.
"Infernal Vampire" is a mollusk. Although this sea monster strongly resembles an octopus or even a squid, these creatures were nevertheless singled out in a separate order on a number of grounds. Scientists know very little about the "hellish vampire" - all the information that is available about him is collected from random encounters with sailors and marine researchers. When trying to catch and place the animal under observation, only its defensive abilities were observed. So the "hellish vampire" remains another mystery of the deep oceans.
photo: Rico Leffanta
Aardvark, also known in Africa as the aardvark. In Russian, this means "earth pig", although the face of the creature is more like a kangaroo, but its ears are very similar in structure to those of a hare. But, nevertheless, the animal has a massive and strong tail, which has an obvious resemblance to the tail of the Australian kangaroo.
photo: Paul Williams
The Japanese salamander would not stand out too much against the background of the general diversity of amphibians, if not for its incredible size. It is also called gigantic. To date, this species has the proud status of the largest amphibian on Earth. Its length can reach 160 cm, and weight up to 180 kg. But not only the size of this creature is incredibly large - this tailed animal is able to live up to 150 years, although the maximum recorded age of a giant salamander is only 55 years, which, however, is also very unusual.
Sulawesian Bear Couscous
The Sulawesi Bear Couscous is a possum-like marsupial. These animals live in tropical forests. The beast has a long, hairless tail, which is almost half the length of the couscous itself. Such a tail serves as a fifth paw, performing both a grasping function and helping to move through the dense rainforest.
photo: Joachim S. Müller
Galago is a funny "unknown little animal". Its large fluffy tail is compared to a squirrel's. And grace and flexibility clearly reflect his feline trait. This animal is incredibly dexterous and cunning. Many even compare him to a kangaroo, although his cunning and curiosity are reminiscent of monkey habits, and his laziness and love for long sleep causes strong associations with a sloth.
photo: The-resa
- the size of this incredible fish can reach about three meters or more, and weigh about one and a half tons. The body of the fish is round in shape, and the color is usually light. Adults swim on their side, slowly moving their fins. This fish is completely unique in its appearance and parameters. It is thanks to its size, shape and color that it received such a funny name.
photo: Lyalka
Although many are familiar with the pictures in textbooks and encyclopedias, this is a very unusual representative of the crocodile family. As the gharial matures, the muzzle of the gharial stretches more and more and becomes narrower. As a result, his jaws resemble two saws, closing with each other.
photo: Matt
Fossa, so similar to the cougar, unfortunately, is the only representative of its kind. In addition, it is the largest predatory mammal that lives on the island of Madagascar. Fossa is also called the Madagascar lion, and for good reason: the ancestors of fossa reached truly colossal proportions. This large cat looks like a puma, has a massive body and not too long legs. Now the size of the fossa reaches an average of 65-70 cm.
photo:JJ-Merry
The palm thief got its name because coconuts, which are known to hang from the very tops of tall palm trees, are the main food of palm thieves. Previously, it was believed that these crayfish could split a whole coconut with their claws, but later it turned out that this was not the case: the palm thief can only eat already split nuts. In addition, these pranksters love to fool around in coastal cities, hiding in a trash can, eating up what people so generously pour into the trash, not suspecting that this is all they are waiting for in the tank. By the way, this species is really not small: it reaches 32 cm in size and weighs a lock of 3-4 kg - like a small domestic cat.
photo:George Tiew
The mudskipper is an amazing fish that many read to amphibians. Mudskippers settle in places where more salty water meets fresh water, as well as in tidal zones. These extraordinary fish can sometimes jump onto land, and sometimes some of them are simply carried along with the silt during the tidal season.
Belttail
photo: Mickaël Leger
Belttail - As a rule, lives in the rocky regions of Africa, and this species is also noticed in Madagascar. The entire body of the girdletail is covered with rigid plates - its body resembles the body of the pangolin, which was written about above, however, the girdletail is much more flexible and is able to curl up into a ring and thus quickly hide in an unknown direction if it senses danger.
Photo: Russell Docksteader
Guydak is a strange gastropod mollusk, which can reach a weight of up to one and a half kg. Guydak has a thin, fragile shell, from which its “leg” sticks out, which is three times stronger and larger than its own shell.
Photo: Luckybon
The star-bearer is a creature that is extremely reminiscent of a mole, but with a very strange, unlike anything, muzzle. This mammal is indeed from the mole family. And, as it was noted, this species differs from other representatives in its unusual stigma in the form of a star of 22 moving rays.
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However, not all representatives of the fauna are known to a large number of people. This is due to the fact that many animals live in habitats difficult for mankind, or are endangered and their number is very limited.
This article provides a list of the 15 most amazing and unusual animals on Earth.
Frilled armadillo
This animal is endemic to central Argentina. The upper part of the body is covered with a shell (however, it is much softer than others), and the lower part is covered with fur. These amazing frilled armadillos have massive claws on their forelimbs, thanks to which they can dig holes in compacted soil.
Fossa
Fossa is a small puma-like animal and is considered the largest of Madagascar. For a long time, the species belonged, but now the fossa belongs to the Madagascar civet family. Their semi-retractable claws allow animals to climb up trees and descend just as easily.
crested deer
This small species of deer is common in central China and is known for its dark forehead tuft. The males of this species also have long fangs that protrude from the mouth of this unusual animal.
Gerenuk
This long-necked species of antelope, also called the giraffe gazelle, is found in eastern Africa. This slightly strange animal has long legs and a neck, thanks to which it is able to feed on branches and leaves of tall trees. Gerenuk traits also make them incredibly cute and a little awkward.
Naked digger
And although they look ugly, naked mole rats are quite amazing animals. They live up to 28 years, which has no analogues among other similar creatures, and retain their fertility almost all their lives. They are often used in cancer and aging research. All these cool things can make up for the fact that this creature is not the prettiest creature on our planet.
Irrawaddy dolphin
In appearance, the Irrawaddy dolphin is similar to, although it is most closely related to the killer whale. The main features of this animal are: the absence of a beak (like other dolphins) and the presence of a flexible neck. This species is common in the waters of Southeast Asia and the Bay of Bengal.
southern right whale dolphin
These fast and active swimmers of the Southern Hemisphere have neither teeth nor a dorsal fin, unlike other dolphins. Their body color is black and white. Adults grow up to 3 m long and weigh up to 100 kg, while females are larger than males.
Malayan woolly wing
This unusual animal is also known as the flying lemur, however, it does not fly, but jumps and glides. Despite the name, it is not related to lemurs. The Malay winged wing lives in the trees of Southeast Asia and is a nocturnal animal. The main features of these winged wings are: a skin membrane that connects all the limbs, neck and tail; the presence of suction discs on the soles; as well as binocular vision.
Zebra duiker
These extraordinary antelopes live in the tropical forests of Côte d'Ivoire and other African countries. They mainly feed on leaves and fruits. The main difference between these animals is their "zebra" stripes.
starship
These members of the mole family live in the humid lowlands of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Star stingers use their pink, fleshy tentacles (which contain about 25,000 receptors) as sensory organs. They also use them to dig the ground.
raccoon dog
These East Asian dogs, also known as tanuki, are similar in coat color to raccoons, but are not related by blood. Raccoon dogs are characterized by their small body size, omnivorous diet, and nocturnal lifestyle. The main feature of these animals is hibernation, which is not common among other canids.
markhor goat
The endangered markhor is found in northeastern Afghanistan and Pakistan, and is also the national animal of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. When they chew the gum, the foam falls from their mouths and dries on the ground, which is then collected by the locals and used as a snake antidote. The name of the animal comes from the shape of its horns, which resemble a screw or a corkscrew.
Hairy Crab (Yeti Crab)
These unusual have been discovered on the Pacific Ocean's seafloor, where mineral-rich hydrothermal vents are found. They belong to the family Kiwaidae and their body is covered with a huge amount of feathery bristles that look like fur.
Roxellan rhinopitecus
These monkeys live in Asia and are found in small groups of 5 to 10 individuals, or in large groups of up to 600 rhinopithecus. They are known for their impressive vocal repertoire as well as their unique and colorful appearance.
Maned wolf
This species is considered the largest South American representative of the canine family. He has an unusual appearance and resembles a long-legged fox more than a wolf, although he does not have a close relationship with either foxes or wolves. It is likely that the long legs of the animal are an adaptation for life in the expanses of high meadows. The mane is able to rise and is commonly used to increase the size of the animal when the animal feels threatened or shows aggression.
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SCHELEZUB- a mammal from the order of insectivores, divided into two main species: the Cuban flint tooth and the Haitian. A relatively large animal compared to other types of insectivores: its length is 32 centimeters, and its tail, on average, is 25 cm, the weight of the animal is about 1 kilogram, and its body is dense.
MANED WOLF. Lives in South America. The long legs of the wolf are the result of evolution in matters of adaptation to the habitat, they help the animal overcome obstacles in the form of tall grass growing on the plains.
AFRICAN CIVETA- the only representative of the same genus. These animals live in Africa in open spaces with high grass from Senegal to Somalia, southern Namibia and eastern South Africa. The dimensions of the animal can visually increase quite strongly when the civet raises its hair when excited. And her fur is thick and long, especially on the back closer to the tail. The paws, muzzle and end of the tail are completely black, most of the body is spotty-striped.
MUSKRAT. The animal is quite famous, thanks to its sonorous name. It's just a good photo.
PROEKHIDNA. This miracle of nature usually weighs up to 10 kg, although larger specimens have also been noted. By the way, the length of the body of the prochidna reaches 77 cm, and this is not counting their cute five to seven centimeter tail. Any description of this animal is based on comparison with the echidna: the paws of the echidna are higher, the claws are more powerful. Another feature of the appearance of the prochidna is the spurs on the hind legs of males and the five-fingered hind limbs and the three-fingered forelimbs.
CAPIBARA. Semi-aquatic mammal, the largest of modern rodents. It is the only representative of the capybara family (Hydrochoeridae). There is a dwarf variety of Hydrochoerus isthmius, sometimes considered as a separate species (capybara).
SEA CUCUMBER. Holothuria. Sea-pods, sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), a class of invertebrates of the echinoderm type. Species eaten are collectively called "trepang".
PANGOLIN. This post just couldn't do without it.
HELL VAMPIRE. Mollusk. Despite its obvious similarity with the octopus and squid, scientists have identified this mollusk in a separate order Vampyromorphida (Latin), because as soon as it has retractable sensitive bee-shaped filaments.
AARDVARK. In Africa, these mammals are called aardvark, which means "earth pig" in Russian. In fact, the aardvark in appearance very much resembles a pig, only with an elongated muzzle. The ears of this amazing animal are very similar in structure to those of a hare. There is also a muscular tail, which is very similar to the tail of such an animal as a kangaroo.
JAPANESE GIANT SALAMANDRA. To date, this is the largest amphibian that can reach 160 cm in length, weigh up to 180 kg and can live up to 150 years, although the officially registered maximum age of a giant salamander is 55 years.
BEARDED PIG. In different sources, the bearded pig species is divided into two or three subspecies. These are the curly-haired bearded pig (Sus barbatus oi), which lives on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Sumatra, the Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus barbatus) and the Palawan bearded pig, which, judging by the name, live on the islands of Borneo and Palawan, as well as in Java , Kalimantan and small islands of the Indonesian archipelago in Southeast Asia.
SUMATRAN RHINO. They belong to the equine-hoofed animals of the rhinoceros family. This species of rhinoceros is the smallest of the entire family. The body length of an adult Sumatran rhinoceros can reach 200 - 280 cm, and the height at the withers can vary from 100 to 150 cm. Such rhinos can weigh up to 1000 kg.
SULAWESI BEAR CUSCOUS. An arboreal marsupial living in the upper tier of lowland tropical forests. The coat of the bear couscous consists of a soft undercoat and coarse guard hairs. Color ranges from gray to brown, with a lighter belly and limbs, and varies by geographic subspecies and age of the animal. The prehensile, hairless tail is about half the length of the animal and acts as a fifth limb, which makes it easier to move through the dense rainforest. Bear couscous is the most primitive of all couscous, retaining primitive tooth growth and skull features.
GALAGO. Its large fluffy tail is clearly comparable to that of a squirrel. And the charming muzzle and graceful movements, flexibility and insinuation, clearly reflect his feline trait. The amazing jumping ability, mobility, strength and incredible agility of this animal clearly show its nature as a funny cat and elusive squirrel. Of course, it would be where to use their talents, because a cramped cage is very poorly suited for this. But, if you give this little animal a little freedom and sometimes allow him to walk around the apartment, then all his quirks and talents will come true. Many even compare it to a kangaroo.
WOMBAT. Without a photograph of a wombat, it is generally impossible to talk about strange and rare animals.
AMAZONIAN DOLPHIN. It is the largest river dolphin. Inia geoffrensis, as scientists call it, reaches 2.5 meters in length and weighs 2 centners. Light gray juveniles lighten with age. The body of the Amazonian dolphin is full, with a thin tail and a narrow muzzle. A round forehead, a slightly curved beak and small eyes are the features of this species of dolphins. There is an Amazonian dolphin in the rivers and lakes of Latin America.
FISH-MOON or MOLA-MOLA. This fish can be over three meters long and weigh about one and a half tons. The largest specimen of the moonfish was caught in New Hampshire, USA. Its length was five and a half meters, data on weight are not available. In shape, the body of the fish resembles a disk, it was this feature that gave rise to the Latin name. The moonfish has thicker skin. It is elastic, and its surface is covered with small bony protrusions. Fish larvae of this species and juveniles swim in the usual way. Adult large fish swim on their side, quietly moving their fins. They seem to lie on the surface of the water, where they are very easy to notice and catch. However, many experts believe that only sick fish swim in this way. As an argument, they cite the fact that the stomach of fish caught on the surface is usually empty.
TASMANIAN DEVIL. Being the largest of modern predatory marsupials, this animal is black in color with white spots on the chest and sacrum, with a huge mouth and sharp teeth, has a dense physique and a severe disposition, for which, in fact, it was called the devil. Emitting ominous cries at night, the massive and clumsy Tasmanian devil outwardly resembles a small bear: the front legs are slightly longer than the hind legs, the head is large, and the muzzle is blunted.
LORI. A characteristic feature of the loris is the large size of the eyes, which can be bordered by dark circles, there is a white dividing strip between the eyes. The muzzle of a lory can be compared to a clown mask. This most likely explains the name of the animal: Loeris means "clown" in translation.
GAVIAL. Of course, one of the representatives of the detachment of crocodiles. With age, the muzzle of the gharial becomes even narrower and longer. Due to the fact that the gharial feeds on fish, its teeth are long and sharp, located with a slight inclination for the convenience of eating.
OKAPI. FOREST GIRAFFE. Traveling in Central Africa, journalist and African explorer Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) encountered local natives more than once. Having once met an expedition equipped with horses, the natives of the Congo told the famous traveler that they had wild animals in the jungle, very similar to his horses. The Englishman, who had seen a lot, was somewhat puzzled by this fact. After some negotiations in 1900, the British were finally able to purchase parts of the skin of a mysterious beast from the local population and send them to the Royal Zoological Society in London, where they gave the unknown animal the name "Johnston's Horse" (Equus johnstoni), that is, they identified it as a member of the horse family. . But what was their surprise when, a year later, they managed to get a whole skin and two skulls of an unknown animal, and find that It looks more like a pygmy giraffe from the Ice Age. Only in 1909 was it possible to catch a live specimen of Okapi.
VALABY. WOOD KANGAROO. To the genus Tree kangaroos - wallabies (Dendrolagus) include 6 species. Of these, D. Inustus or bear wallaby, D. Matschiei or Matchish wallaby, which has a subspecies D. Goodfellowi (Goodfellow wallaby), D. Dorianus - Doria wallaby, live in New Guinea. In Australian Queensland, there are D. Lumholtzi - Lumholtz's wallaby (bungari), D. Bennettianus - Bennett's wallaby, or tharibina. Their original habitat was New Guinea, but now wallabies are also found in Australia. Tree kangaroos live in the tropical forests of mountainous regions, at an altitude of 450 to 3000m. above sea level. The body size of the animal is 52-81 cm, the tail is from 42 to 93 cm long. Wallabies weigh, depending on the species, from 7.7 to 10 kg males and from 6.7 to 8.9 kg. females.
WOLVERINE. Moves quickly and dexterously. The animal has an elongated muzzle, a large head, with rounded ears. The jaws are powerful, the teeth are sharp. Wolverine is a “big-legged” beast, the feet are disproportionate to the body, but their size allows them to move freely through the deep snow cover. Each paw has huge and curved claws. Wolverine climbs trees perfectly, has sharp eyesight. The voice is like a fox.
FOSS. On the island of Madagascar, such animals have been preserved that are not found not only in Africa itself, but throughout the rest of the world. One of the rarest animals is Fossa - the only representative of the genus Cryptoprocta and the largest predatory mammal that lives on the island of Madagascar. The appearance of the fossa is a bit unusual: it is a cross between a civet and a small cougar. Sometimes the fossa is also called the Madagascar lion, since the ancestors of this animal were much larger and reached the size of a lion. Fossa has a squat, massive and slightly elongated body, the length of which can reach up to 80 cm (on average it is 65-70 cm). The legs of the fossa are long, but thick enough, with the hind legs higher than the front ones. The tail is often equal to the length of the body and reaches 65 cm.
MANUL approves of this post and is only here because it should be. Everyone knows him.
FENEC. STEPPE FOX. He agrees with the manula and is present here in so far as. After all, everyone saw him.
THE NAKED DIGGER puts the manula and the fennec fox in karma and invites them to organize a club of the most feared animals in Runet.
PALM THIEF. A representative of the decapod crustaceans. Which habitat is the western part of the Pacific Ocean and the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean. This animal from the family of land crayfish is quite large for its species. The body of an adult individual reaches a size of up to 32 cm and a weight of up to 3-4 kg. For a long time, it was erroneously believed that with its claws, it can even crack coconuts, which it then eats. To date, scientists have proven that cancer can only eat already split coconuts. They, being its main source of nutrition, gave the name palm thief. Although he is not averse to eating other types of food - the fruits of Pandanus plants, organic matter from the soil, and even their own kind.
The name of this fish in Latin sounds too boring, because it is easier to call it FISH WITH TRANSPARENT HEAD. She has a transparent head through which she can see with her tubular eyes. The head through which the fish watches prey helps protect the eyes. First opened in 1939. It lives at a much greater depth, so it has not been fully studied. In particular, the principle of fish vision was not entirely clear. It was believed that she must experience very great difficulties in view of the fact that she can only look up. Only in 2009 was the structure of the eye of this fish fully studied. Apparently, when trying to study it earlier, the fish simply could not stand the change in pressure.
ECHIDNA. well, that's all.
RED PANDA. Today, the red panda in its natural habitat can only be found in the mountain bamboo forests of the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, in northern Burma, in Bhutan, Nepal and in northeast India.
SIFACA. Monkey of the indriev family. A relatively new genus of primates, discovered only in 2004. Silky sifakas live in the eastern part of the island of Madagascar. The range is approximately 2.2 thousand square meters. km. The distribution area is limited in the north of the skeleton by the Marojejy Massif region, and in the south it reaches Anjanahari. Adult individuals have a body length with a head from 45 to 55 cm, a tail 45-51 cm long. Weight 5-6.5 kg.
SLOTH. A very interesting species of mammals, which has a number of distinctive features that make it unlike any other existing species. It lives mainly in Central and South America.
PLATYPUS. Basically, known to everyone. But this photo deserves attention...
ANT-EATER. It won't surprise anyone either. But the frame is great...
TARSIER. A small mammal from the order of primates, whose very specific appearance created a somewhat ominous halo around this small animal weighing up to one hundred and sixty grams. So, the indigenous population of Indonesia and the Philippine Islands associated the ridiculous appearance of the tarsier with the tricks of evil spirits. However, many of our contemporaries, who see the tarsier for the first time in its native habitat, remain amazed by its non-standard appearance.
MARGAY. From the "relatives" of these wild cats are distinguished by the size and proportions of the body, as well as the way of life. So, for example, the margay is very similar to its closest relative, the ocelot, which, moreover, is quite often found in the same place where the margay lives. It is not difficult to distinguish between these cats - the ocelot is noticeably larger, because it prefers to hunt on the ground, and the margay has longer legs and tail, due to life mainly in trees.
SLUD JUMPER. It is found in intertidal areas and in areas such as tropical swamps, which form in places where mangroves grow. Especially mudskippers like to settle in places where fresh water meets sea water. And although from a scientific point of view they are fish, many perceive them as amphibians. Well, in a sense, it is.
HERBIVORE DRACULA. Bats ("Sphaeronycteris toxophyllum" lat.) This species lives in the north of South America (Amazon basin and mountains). These bats, oddly enough, are herbivores.
BELTTAIL. The habitat of belttails extends to the rocky regions of Africa, which have an arid climate, mainly on the south side of the Sahara desert. In addition, belttails live in a certain amount on the island of Madagascar. There are more than forty species of belttails in the world. The sizes of the belttails are quite different and range from 12 to 70 centimeters in length. The entire body of the girdletail is covered with rectangular plates - scales that cover the bone base of the reptile.
I think it's modest.
PURPLE FROG. Some animals have managed to adapt to these, at first glance, very difficult conditions and have even learned to benefit from the change of seasons. Here is the indigenous inhabitant of India, the purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), which as a species was discovered quite recently - in 2003, uses the monsoon time to good use - to continue its kind.
ISOPOD. Giant woodlice isopods, about 30 cm long, live at sea depths of about 1.6 km.
SUNNY BEAR. The Malayan biruang bear, or, as it is also called due to its characteristic color, the sun or honey bear, lives in India, Myanmar, as well as on the islands of Borneo, Java and Sumatra. It is of great interest to both zoologists and wildlife lovers, as this species is one of the smallest, most aggressive and smallest representatives of the entire bear family. By the way, it was precisely the threatening small number of this genus that caused the Biruangs to be included in the Red Book.
An adult sun bear has a very difficult character. However, quite a lot of interest in his person is caused not at all by his place of residence, and not by his character, but by his stunning appearance, which immediately catches the eye from any photograph.
TIBETAN FOX. Found in Tibet in northwestern India and northern Nepal at high altitudes.
JELLYFISH. Just a giant jellyfish.
GOLDEN TIGER. That is what tigers with a similar color are called. The reason for the unusual color is that one of the genes did not work. Count like an albino...
AY-AY. ARMY. The Madagascar arm or ah-ah, a mammal of the semi-monkey suborder; the only representative of the family of rukonoki. Body length 40 cm, tail 60 cm. The head is large, the muzzle is short; ears are large, leathery. The tail is fluffy. Fur color is dark brown to black.
GUIDAK. A large gastropod mollusk weighing up to one and a half kilograms. Found off the west coast of the United States. From under the thin fragile shell of the guidac (about 20 cm long) a “leg” protrudes, which is three times larger than the shell. The English name for this mollusk (geoduck, gweduck) appeared at the end of the 19th century, is derived from the name of these mollusks in the language of the Niscual Indians (which is why it is pronounced “guidak”) and means “digging deep” - these mollusks are really quite deeply buried in the sand.
MASSAGED WOLF. It is an extinct marsupial mammal and the only representative of the thylacine family. This animal is also known under the name "marsupial tiger" and "Tasmanian wolf". At the beginning of the Holocene and the end of the Pleistocene, the marsupial wolf was found on the Australian mainland and the island of New Guinea. About 3,000 years ago, aboriginal settlers brought the wild dog dingo to the island, as a result of which the marsupial wolf disappeared from the area. In the XVIII-XIX centuries. Tasmania was considered the main habitat of the marsupial wolf, but in the thirties of the XIX century, the mass extermination of the animal began, which was mistakenly considered the exterminator of domestic sheep. In addition, the thylacine was credited with hunting poultry and exterminating game caught in traps. Most of these legends turned out to be false.
STAR CARRIER. An insectivorous mammal of the mole family. Outwardly, the star-nosed star-nosed differs from other members of the family and from other small animals only in its characteristic structure of the stigma in the form of a rosette or a star of 22 soft, fleshy, mobile bare rays. In size, spade-shaped forelimbs, thick velvety fur (black or dark brown) it is similar to the European mole.