Seek and you shall find, some very weird little creatures that share our world.
The world is a fascinating place and when you think about all the secrets it contains it can be a bit overwhelming, to say the least. Take the ocean for example. It's so big that scientists are still finding new species that have yet to be discovered.
And while people are often obsessed with the same boring animals, we want to shine a light on the freaky little creatures that often get overlooked.
So if you're a little freak yourself, get comfy because you're going to feel right at home.
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The larvae of the puss moth caterpillar is said to resemble a Persian cat, contributing the “puss” to the name of this intimidating caterpillar which also happens to be one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America.
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Pink Sea Through Fantasia is an incredible creature that was only recently discovered. It is a previously unknown species of free swimming sea cucumber.
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The one with the green “mohawk” hair (actually algae) can stay underwater for up to three days.
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The name “dumbo” originates from their resemblance to the title character of Disney’s 1941 film, having a prominent ear-like fin which extends from the mantle above each eye.
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This parasitic louse’s life revolves around destroying a fish’s tongue and replacing it with…itself.
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These “rocks” are living, breathing organisms. Their appearance allows them to blend into Chilean beaches and avoid predators. Interestingly, these creatures have both male and female organs and can breed individually.
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Deemed the world’s happiest animal, the quokka is also known as the short-tailed scrub wallaby.
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Batfish are not good swimmers; they use their highly adapted pectoral fins to “walk” on the ocean floor.
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A nocturnal mouse-like rodent with a long tail, long hind legs for jumping, and exceptionally large ears.
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They are most well known for their extremely thin bodies that resemble the blade of a hatchet and ability to create their own light through a process called bioluminescence.
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The largest mammalian carnivore on the island of Madagascar and has been compared to a small cougar.
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It lives in semideserts and can often be seen in the heat of the day basking on rocks or kopjes.
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The smallest species of armadillo.
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A variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft wool and is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit.
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A lemur native to Madagascar that is the world’s largest nocturnal primate.
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It’s about the size of a domestic cat. The combination of its stocky posture and long, dense fur makes it appear stout and plush.
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A barrel-shaped, planktonic tunicate. It moves by contracting, thus pumping water through its gelatinous body.
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The fish has no scales, and its blood contains no haemoglobin, meaning it has clear blood.
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They average 3.3 ft long and 0.79 in. in diameter and can reach 9.8 ft in length; however, their body is able to expand and contract making them appear much larger.
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It is notable for being the smallest monkey and one of the smallest primates in the world at just over 100 grams (3.5 oz).
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The tiny unidentified creature’s wild “hairdo” is actually waxy secretions from its abdomen that are thought to be a defense mechanism to distract predators from its more vulnerable parts.
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Also known as the seawolf, Atlantic catfish, ocean catfish, devil fish, wolf eel.
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One of the largest breeds of domestic rabbit, they weigh 15 pounds on average, though the biggest ones can weigh up to 22 lb, and the longest one on record measured about 32 inches long.
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They resemble a cross between a shrew and a hedgehog: their snouts are long and pointed, while the coat exhibits spines.
