Animals That Are Strange But Actually Exists! #7 & #12 Will Freak You Out!
#1 Gerenuk
Also called the Waller's gazelle, a Gerenuk can be found in eastern Africa. Their heads are much smaller than their bodies but can reach higher than similar animals due to their long necks.
#2 Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
These 6 inch birds can be found in the Amazon basin. They live in large nests that usually hang over water, so they can stay out of predators reach.
#3 Irrawaddy Dolphin
The Irrwaddy dolphin can be found in the Bay of Bengal and southeast Asia. They are closely related to killer whales.
#4 Kiwaidae
Sometimes called a "yeti-crab," the Kiwaidae lives in deep sea vents and cold seeps.
#5 Pink Fairy Armadillo
They are only 3-4 inches long and can bury themselves in seconds when threatened.
#6 Zebra Duiker
This is actually a variety of antelope that can be found along the Ivory Coast and other parts of Africa.
#7 Naked Mole Rat
Naked mole rats are actually resistant to cancer and can live up to 28 years. They are frequently used in cancer and aging studies.
#8 Fossa
The Fossa has many similar traits to cats. It's native to Madagascar and it's ankles and claws allow it to climb up and down trees head-first.
#9 Maned Wolf
The Maned wolf can be found in South America. It's long legs are an adaptation to the tall grasses in its habitat.
#10 Lamprey
These jawless nightmare-like creatures can be found in coastal and fresh waters. They attach to fish and suck their blood and have been around for 300 years.
#11 Babirusa
The Babirusa or "hog-deer's" tusks will eventually grow in such a way that they will go through their skulls.
#12 Star-nosed Mole
These moles are found in Canada and are identified by the 11 pairs of appendages around its snout. This is used as a touch organ and has more than 25,000 sensory receptors.
#13 Sunda Flying Lemur
This is not actually a lemur and it also can't fly. It glides from tree to tree in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
#14 Snub-nose Monkey
These monkeys can be found in southeast Asia and live in groups of 600.
#15 Patagonian Mara
Mara's are actually rodents and can be found in Argentina. They're characterized by their rabbit-like appearance.
#16 Tufted Deer
These are closely related to the muntjac but live a bit further north. They are also very timid.
#17 Raccoon Dog or Tanuki
These can be found in east Asia and are very good climbers.
#18 Cyphonia Clavata
This insect is a treehopper that uses it's ant-like appearance to hide its actual form.
#19 Markhor
The Markhor is related to the wild goat and can be found in Afghanistan. A foam comes out of its mouth when chewing which is used to extract snake venom from wounds.
#20 Southern Right Whale Dolphin
The southern right whale dolphin are fast swimmers with no dorsal fin or visible teeth.
#21 Dhole
The dhole is native to south and southeast Asia. They form small packs and seek out prey that they can chase and tire out.
#22 Southern Red Muntjac
These are found in Asia and emit a call similar to a dog's bark.
