8 Unique Animals You Won't Believe Exist 

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19 May 2024

There are between 2-50 million animal species on Earth. While many of these species are familiar, some are so strange that they look like aliens from some other planet

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Here's a look at some unique animals that you won't believe exist

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1. The Mangalitsa pig is a unique breed that originated in Hungary. It stands out with its distinctive curly-haired fleece, giving it an uncanny resemblance to a sheep

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2. The Proboscis Monkey which lives only on the island of Borneo is known for its prominent, elongated nose. This species is endangered, as deforestation threatens its existence

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3. The Emperor Tamarin is a species of tamarin monkey allegedly named for its resemblance to the German emperor Wilhelm II. They are native to the southwest Amazon Basin

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4. Markhor is a wild goat found in the mountains of Central Asia from Southern Russia to the West of Himalayas. It is also the national animal of Pakistan

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5. Patagonian Mara is a large, unusual looking species of rodent, with long hare-like ears and a body resembling that of a small deer

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6. Aye-aye is an unusual-looking primate, native to the island of Madagascar. Their thin bodies are covered in coarse hair, and they have large, haunting eyes 

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7. The Blue-Footed Booby, native to the Galapagos Islands, is a charismatic bird known for its unique characteristics. They are excellent flyers and swimmers

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8. Fluffy cows, also called Highland cattle or "hairy cows" for their thick coat of hair. This breed of rustic cattle originated in the Scottish Highlands 

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