The world is big, there are no wonders.
Maybe you've traveled all over the world, maybe you've seen a lot, but most of the time, you may be observing landscapes, so what do you know about those amazing animals?
1, Salamander (Axolotl)
If you've never seen this fish, it's because it can only be found in Mexico and is on the verge of extinction. The Salamander is a strange-looking animal and a distinctive carnivorous amphibian. Unlike other similar species, the Salamander does not change over time and is still an aquatic animal with gills, and does not go to land when it reaches adulthood. Adult Salamanders can reach heights of up to 12 inches and can live for 10 to 15 years.
Originally, the Salamander originated in the Mexican Valley's Lakes Xochimilco and Chalco, but Lake Chalco no longer exists, and Lake Xochimilco is still a remnant of its predecessor, mainly in the form of canals. Those with enough determination may still find this amphibian in the fresh waters of central Mexico, however, time is not waiting for anyone.
2, Gerenuk
Gerenuk, also known as giraffe gazelle, is a giraffe commonly found in Tanzania, Kenya, southern Somalia, Ethiopia and Eretria. The animal is 80 to 100 cm long, with a long neck, a small head, large eyes, and long ears.
This organism is highly adaptable and usually lives in woody habitats, especially dry, flat thorny bushes and shrublands. It is a shy animal that likes to avoid dense forests and very open habitats.
The long-necked antelope has an unusual diet, unlike other antelopes that feed on grass. It stands on two hind legs and grazes on two-meter-high branches with two front legs. The strangest thing about his eating habits is that he never drinks water. He only needed a very small amount of liquid to survive, and the plants he ate contained just enough water that he didn't need to drink.
3. Raccoon Dog
The raccoon dog, also known as mangut, is not strictly speaking a raccoon or a dog, and its close relative is a fox. The animal is native to the forests of eastern Siberia, northern China, northern Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Although they have recently been seen, released or fled in some European countries.
Some people keep them as pets, which is problematic because they are wild animals and should never live in a house. The number of illegal raccoon dogs in the UK is unclear, but since owners no longer want them, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the UK adopted 5 and 8 raccoon dogs in 2018 and 2017 respectively. Captive animals often become difficult to manage, and although they are too small to pose a danger to humans, they bite and scratch.
Raccoon dogs feed on insects, rodents, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, molluscs, and fruits, nuts, and berries. The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers the animal to be an "invasive species". In some ecosystems, especially on islands, invasive species can have a huge impact on biodiversity, even leading to the extinction of the animals on which they depend. That's why raccoon dogs shouldn't be taken to new environments, and it's illegal to breed them.
4. Star-Nosed Mole
The star-nosed mole is undoubtedly one of the strangest-looking animals in the world. It is a small mole that can be found in wet, low-lying areas of northern North America.
The star-nosed mole eats small invertebrates, aquatic insects, worms, molluscs, small amphibians and small fish. They eat faster than any other mammal on earth. In fact, they can recognize and eat in less than two-tenths of a second. This is due to the incredible nervous system of their noses, which transmit environmental information to the animal's brain at a speed close to the physiological limits of neurons.
The unique nose of the mole contains more than 100,000 nerve fibers, which is 5 times the number of "tactile" fibers in the human hand. Therefore, it is a very sensitive organ and can also smell the smell underwater. The star-nosed mole rat is the only mammal known to smell underwater. They have been observed blowing bubbles into the water and then re-inhaling the bubbles with their noses in order to sniff out their prey, an incredibly unique behavior.
5. Bolas Spider
The chain-bulb is a small nocturnal animal with a strange "bumpy" belly. Females are brown and can grow up to 15 mm, while males, much smaller, about 2 mm, can be distinguished from their red color. The streptopod can be found in a variety of habitats in the United States (North and South), Africa and Australia, from gardens and meadows to shrub areas and woodlands.
Chain ball spiders are known for their unusual prey-catching techniques: instead of forming webs, this spider produces a silk thread with super-sticky balls at the ends and then flies towards its prey (usually moths). That's why spiders get their name. The Bolas is an ancient man-made weapon (from South America) used to capture animals.
But the chain ball spider has another evil trick to attract prey. This spider releases pheromones to attract excited male moths in hopes of mating with female moths. Instead, they were captured and eaten.
6，极乐鸟（The Superb Bird Of Paradise）
In the rainforests of New Guinea and the edges of forests in Indonesia, there are about 45 species of birds of paradise, but the most striking of them may be Vogelkop or Superb birds of paradise. Males and females look distinctly different: the males are black with a bright blue crown, while the females are reddish-brown in color and don't look so impressive.
The mating season for this bird is a show, as the male possesses one of the most complex courtship techniques in the world. In fact, the competition between males for females is fierce, and this is due to the unusually small number of females in this species, so they must struggle to find a mating partner.
After carefully preparing the mating scene, the male cleans the floor with leaves, removes any dirt or branches — a largely invisible behavior in birds — and then attracts the female with a loud cry. After the curious female approached, the male retracted his black feathered cloak, and the blue-green chest shield bounced upwards and unfolded around the head, shockingly turning him into an otherworldly dancing creature.
7. Sunda Flying Lemur
Despite its name as the Malayan Flying Lemur, it is not a lemur and does not fly. However, it is an extraordinary mammal with impressive gliding skills. Malayan flying lemurs are native to the temperate forests of Southeast Asia and are found throughout Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Malayan flying lemurs can glide up to 100 meters, but only drop by about 10 meters above sea level.
The key to malayan flying lemur's impressive gliding skills lies in its massive cortical flap, from face to fingertips, all the way to the end of its tail, giving it a large surface area to keep it flying.
Malayan flying lemurs usually leave alone. It is about 20 inches long from nose to tail and weighs only 2 to 4 pounds. If you're planning to glide through the woods, it's important to be small and lightweight. These lemurs are covered in soft fur and have a white belly. They have a mottled combination of white, grey, black and red on their backs. This color combination is useful for camouflaging lemurs in trees so they can avoid predators.
8, Bottle Sea Squirt (Salp)
Is it a jellyfish or a strange fish?
Surprisingly, this supernatural creature – neither. The bottle sea squirt is actually a type of sac sheath, which is an animal, also known as a sea squirt. They are anatomically closer to humans than jellyfish. They belong to the Phylum Chordata; This means that they are related to all vertebrate animals.
If you look closely at their anatomy, you'll see that they are shaped like a small bucket. They move their muscles in the water and pass the water through their feeding filters. The most conspicuous part of this animal is usually a piece of food in its transparent stomach (you can see the small red patch in the image above).
You can sometimes see strings of sea squirts in the sea. The most abundant concentration of bottles of sea squirts is in the Southern Ocean (near Antarctica), where they sometimes form huge groups, usually in deep water. However, if you dive here, don't panic as they are harmless to humans. Bottles are important for ecosystems because they reduce the carbon content in water.
9. Proboscis Monkey
Proboscis monkey or long-nonose monkey, with an unusually large nose, reddish-brown skin and a long tail. This animal is found on the southeast Asian island of Borneo, mainly in mangroves and coastal areas of the island. The purpose of this slender nose is to attract the right mate and amplify the warning signs.
This animal feeds on unripe fruit because fermenting sugar in the digestive system of ripe fruit can cause severe bloating, which can be fatal. Studies have shown that weevil monkeys may have made an important contribution to the spread of seeds from various fruits in their diet. Therefore, its survival is intrinsically linked to the forest in which he lives.
Unfortunately, these monkeys are threatened due to deforestation and poaching, and because some people think they are a delicacy, they are now listed as endangered species.
10 Dumbo Octopus
The Dumbo Octopus is actually named after Disney's Dumbo the Elephant. This octopus is called an octopus because it travels through the water with its ear-like fins, driving with its webbed arms.
Compared to other octopuses, this creature is small. The largest Dumbo octopus is recorded to be 5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m) long and weighs 13 pounds (5.9 kg), but most species can grow up to 16 feet (5 m) long.
The Dumbo octopus lives at least 13,100 feet (4,000 m) below sea level, making it the deepest known species of octopus. What makes this species special is that, unlike most octopuses, the Dumbo octopus does not have an ink sac because it rarely encounters predators in the deep sea. Although it has a wide variety of shapes and colors, and has the ability to camouflage itself in the environment, like a chameleon.
11，倭犰狳（Pink Fairy Armadillo）
Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning "little armored animal". Armadillos are small omnivorous mammals, usually 10 to 147 cm long and live for up to 15 years. Armadillos are the only mammals with shells. Most species of armadillos, including armadillos, cannot wrap themselves in their shells.
The armadillo is the smallest known species of armadillo, which is between 90–115 mm long, does not include a tail, and weighs less than a pound. Again, it is the only armadillo whose back shell is almost completely separated from its body.
This unique animal is a solitary, desert-adapted animal that lives on the dry grasslands and sandy plains of central Argentina. This sandy environment is a good fit for armadillos because they are excellent diggers. In fact, if threatened, they have the ability to completely bury themselves in a matter of seconds.
12, The Giant Japanese Spider Crab
The Japanese spider crab, named for its resemblance to spiders, has a rounded body and very slender legs. It is one of the largest crab species, reaching up to 12 feet (4 meters) long and living for up to 100 years. Its sturdy shell protects it from predators such as octopuses.
This giant marine crab lives in the Pacific Ocean around Japan and inhabits vents and holes at depths of 50 to 600 meters. Due to the depth of the discovery of this giant Japanese spider crab, it is difficult to catch this giant Japanese spider crab, so the species is not widely found commercially and is considered a rare delicacy in Asia.
13, The Amazon's Pink Dolphin
Did you know that dolphin colors are affected by the environment, capillary location, diet, and sun exposure? Their color can actually range from gray to most gray with some pink spots or almost flamingo pink.
You can find pink dolphins in the fresh waters of South America. Pink dolphins, also known as Amazonian dolphins, are found in much of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. Due to dams, pollution and humans, the animal is classified as vulnerable in some areas.
Pink dolphins are intelligent, they have unusually large brains, with a brain capacity of 40% more than humans. They are quite large animals, reaching up to 9 feet (2.7 m) long and weighing up to 181 kg. They can live to be 30 years old. This species is more lonely than dolphins. You will often find dolphins in the Amazon River alone, or in small groups of 4 dolphins.
14. Venezuelan Poodle Moth
This cute, alien-looking furry animal was developed by zoologist Dr. Anker. Arthur Anker) was found in Venezuela's Canalimá National Park. The moth, named the Venezuelan poodle moth, was discovered and photographed in 2009 and has never been seen again, but we guarantee it's real.
Online, the moth is often mistaken for other hairy moths, such as silkworms, but experts believe it most likely belongs to the lepidoptera. However, the existing photograph doesn't show enough detail to determine whether it belongs to a described species or a scientifically new species, so the exact origin of the Venezuelan poodle moth remains a mystery.
The discovery gives scientists a lot of hope, with thousands of species found in the rainforests of South America each year, and many other exciting species to be discovered.
So many strange species, how many have you seen?