7 Weird-Looking Animals Around The World

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6 Jan 2025

With over 8.7 million species of animals on Earth, it's no surprise that evolution has given rise to some truly peculiar creatures


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Here's a list of seven of the most bizarre-looking animals:


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North American Horned Lizard: Also called the horny toad, this lizard boasts a remarkable array of unique and powerful defenses—some of which are downright strange


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Red-Lipped Batfish: With its crimson lips, protruding snout, and thin, spindly “legs,” this fish is truly one-of-a-kind and impossible to overlook


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Hagfish: Hagfish are arguably the slimiest creatures in the animal kingdom. Even more surprising, they can weaponize their slime for lethal purposes


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Blobfish: No list of strange-looking animals would be complete without the infamous blobfish, known for its gelatinous, droopy appearance


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Lowland Streaked Tenrec: Found primarily in Madagascar, these small mammals are as fascinating as they are unusual in appearance


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Naked Mole Rat: These nearly hairless, pink rodents are incredibly long-lived and spend their lives in underground burrows


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Saiga Antelope: Found in Mongolia and Kazakhstan, the Saiga's distinctive bulbous nose has a critical function: filtering dust and regulating air temperature


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