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How many of the world's 15 bizarre animals do you know

There has never been a shortage of strange members like this in the animal kingdom, so let's get closer to their world.

1. Bright green newworm

In Penghu harbor, Taiwan, this bright green newworm was found fishing on the beach. It can stretch out a long pink kiss, with the function of feeling and feeding. Newworms usually live in tropical waters by secreting mucus that paralyzes prey.

2. Bonga tarsus

The eyes of Bonga tarsus are bigger than their brains. The unique shape makes them look a bit like 'grunt' in the movie Lord of the rings. Their huge eyes make them probably the best night vision in nature. They also have hook like claws and powerful hind legs, which can easily jump through the woods and prey on insects and small animals.

3. Viper

Vipers have sharp teeth that protrude from their huge mouths, and this terrifying appearance can make many people have nightmares. They mainly live in the depth of 1000 to 2000 meters below the sea surface, and use the 'bait' which can emit bioluminescence on the back to lure prey such as crustaceans and small fish. Where it was found: vipers are occasionally caught in deep-sea trawls, but we rarely see live vipers.

4. White bald monkey

Because of their strange red heads, South Americans have given the monkey an interesting nickname 'English monkey', in memory of the first British people who set foot on the land and were red in the sun. During the rainy season, white monkeys inhabit the top of the Amazon Basin forest, while in the dry season they approach the ground, looking for food such as nuts and plant seeds, which are distributed deep in the jungles of Brazil, Peru and Colombia.

5. Mata turtle

The Mata turtle looks like rotten leaves. This is a large freshwater turtle with a protruding nose that functions as an underwater breathing tube. They can also use their mouths to create a low-pressure vacuum to suck fish close to them into their mouths. The carapace can grow to 45 cm in length and weigh up to 15 kg when fully grown. It is distributed in many parts of South America and mainly lives in slow flowing streams and ponds.

6. Foggy beetle

The fog beetle lives in the Namib Desert. When fog from the coast passes by, it stands on its back and collects water droplets with its hind legs. Discovery site: Namib Desert in West Africa.

7. Lowland spotted Hedgehog

The lowland spotted Horse Island hedgehog has spiny bristles used to repel predators, usually mongoose. They stand up their bristles and point toward the predator, piercing their noses or claws. This bright yellow and Brown Striped animal weighs about 200 grams and feeds mainly on earthworms and insects. Discovery: Northern and Eastern Madagascar, usually inhabiting long shallow caves and living in groups. -- -- empirenews.page ]

8. Aleurotus Mexicana

The Mexican blunt mouth newt, also known as the American newt, is a unique amphibian in Mexico. They have the ability to regenerate severed limbs and even regenerate parts of the brain and spine. Feathery gills and eyelid free eyes indicate that they remain in the larval stage throughout their life. This species is endangered in the wild.

9. Deer porpoise

In Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, the tusks of deer porpoises provide inspiration for local Islanders. Their images appear on many masks and tourist souvenirs. Deer porpoises are protected by Indonesian law and poaching is illegal, but they are still threatened by hunting and deforestation.

10. Rhinopithecus Longnose

Long nosed monkeys are known in Malay as' orang belanda ', meaning' Dutch ', probably because their large bellies and long noses resemble the first Europeans to colonize Borneo. Weighing up to 23 kg, Rhinopithecus monkeys feed only on immature fruits, which ferment in their stomachs, causing fatal bloating.

11. Horned cicada

Horned cicada is a master of camouflage in animal kingdom. It can camouflage as fallen leaves by using horn like protuberances. If the camouflage is detected, they can also escape quickly with the help of powerful hind legs. There are more than 3200 species of horned cicadas in the world, but their individual life span is usually only a few months. Where it was found: the horned cicada is distributed in all continents except Antarctica. This species is found in monteveld, Costa Rica.

12. The black belt two tailed boat moth

This is the larva of the black belt two tailed boat moth. Is its shape frightening you? Yes, that's what you want. This strange shape is one of their defense strategies, and they can also spray formic acid to drive off predators. Found in: forests, parks and gardens in most parts of Europe and Asia.

13. South African pangolin

South African pangolins are covered with scales and curl into hard armor balls when in danger. In addition, their anal glands secrete unpleasant odors. Found: South Africa pangolin is mainly distributed in sub Saharan Africa. You may see them in the Botswana's Canton River protection area and Okavango Delta. But as they become more and more endangered, such opportunities are diminishing.

14. Leaf Horned Frog

This amphibian lives on the forest floor, and its skin texture and color are very similar to the surrounding deciduous environment. When crabs, lizards, small rodents and other frogs approach, they will inadvertently launch attacks and swallow the whole prey. Where it was found: it is mainly distributed in hilly woodland of Southeast Asia, including Sabah nature reserve, southern Thailand and Malay Peninsula. They are very rare to see.

15. Whale headed stork

The whale headed stork is a large African bird with a beak of 23 cm long and 10 cm wide. Their feet are also very large, with the middle toe reaching 16.8 to 18.5 cm in length. Where it was found: the whale headed stork is mainly distributed in the swamp of dabanweulu basin in Zambia.