10 Most Strange and Weird Animals

1. Dumbo Octopus
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The octopuses of the genus Grimpoteuthis are also known as “Dumbo octopuses” from the ear-like fins protruding from the top of their “heads” (actually bodies), resembling the ears of Walt Disney’s flying elephant. They are benthic creatures that are living at extreme depths, and are some of the rarest of the Octopoda species. They can flush the transparent layer of their skin at will and are open ocean animals, unlike the most octopi.

2. Angora Rabbit
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3. Anglerfish
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Anglerfish is widely considered as one of the most bizarre deep sea inhabitants. Most who have seen it find it the ugliest creature on planet. But despite its looks, it is an incredible example of adaptation and survival in most extreme environment. Named after its pray luring method, anglerfish usually lives a mile below the surface where the water is freezing and light is scarce.

4. Leafy Sea-dragon
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5. Pygmy Marmoset Monkey

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The Pygmy Marmoset (Callithrix (Cebuella) pygmaea) is a monkey native to the rainforest canopies of western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and eastern Peru. It is one of the smallest primates, with its body length ranging from 14-16 cm (excluding the 15-20 cm tail) and the smallest monkey. Males weigh around 140 g (5 ounces), and females only 120 g (4.2 ounces).

6. Shoebill
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The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex also known as Whalehead is a very large bird related to the storks. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill.The Shoebill is a very large bird, averaging 1.2 m (4 ft) tall, 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs) and 2.33 m (7.7 ft) across the wings. The adult is mainly grey, the juveniles are browner. It lives in tropical east Africa, in large swamps from Sudan to Zambia.

7. Alpaca
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8. Aye-aye
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9. Axolotl
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10. Komondor Dog
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These are species of Dog in which Females are 27 inches (69cm) at the withers. Male Komondorok are a minimum of 28 inches at the withers, but many are over 30 inches tall, making this one of the larger common breeds of dog. The body is not overly coarse or heavy, however, and people unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised by how quick and agile the dogs are.

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