Equally amazing are their spotted backs, which scientists speculate are meant to resemble eggs - so predators going after their offspring get confused. Many of these frogs have lime-green skin, but some lack any coloration on their underside, making their organs visible to the naked eye. Just as you can see through glass, you can see through the extraordinary glass frog. You can find it (or try to find it - good luck!) in Borneo. At over 21 inches with its legs outstretched, this is one of the longest insects in the world. If you suffer from an insect phobia, as many do, the Phobaeticus kirbyi will haunt your nightmares.
Native to Australia, it boasts the added feature of thorn-like spikes to further blend into its surroundings. One of the coolest is the giant prickly stick insect, pictured here. There are many varieties of stick insects. This, combined with an ability to stay perfectly still for long stretches of time, provides the stick insect with “one of the most efficient natural camouflages on Earth,” as “National Geographic” aptly puts it. Stick Insectįinding a stick insect requires careful observation as the name makes very clear, it resembles a stick. Shoebills use their powerful beaks to grasp and strangle just about anything they encounter, but don’t worry - they don’t prey on humans.įind one in East Africa, where their habitat is concentrated. They are even known to strike against juvenile crocodiles! Where to Spot a Shoebill Their long legs are perfect for traversing shallow waters, where they prey on reptiles, rodents and fish. And, unlike many other birds that inhabit similar marsh environments, shoebills are highly effective predators. a bill shaped like a shoe.Īlso of note about this amazing animal? Shoebills are abnormally tall, with some individuals reaching heights of over 4 feet. No shock here: The shoebill stork has, well.
From a frog that shows off its organs to a goat that faints when scared, here are 50 unusual animals to add to your travel bucket list now. Some are adorable (rabbits, deer, otters).Īcross the globe, you'll find unique animals that exhibit truly remarkable and bizarre features and behaviors. Some of these are fierce (lions, sharks, tigers). Scientists have estimated that there are 8.7 million animal species on Earth.
Weird, unique and altogether extraordinary, these unusual animals are not to be missed.
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