The natural world contains about 8.7 million species - with 6.5 million species on land and 2.2 million in oceans. Despite this staggering number, some of them ended up slightly stranger than the rest of the animal and underwater kingdom.
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The aye-aye is a bird of Madagascar that is related to humans, chimpanzees, and apes. It lives most of its life on the trees of the island's rainforests and eats insects and fruits because it is nocturnal by nature.
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The blobfish is a deep-sea fish that lives primarily in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania coast. Its gelatinous flesh helps it stay afloat on the ocean floor. It lives 2,000 to 3,000 feet below the waves in its natural habitat.
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This large Hungarian sheepdog is thought to have Tibetan ancestors and can weigh up to 45 kg. The Komondor puppy has a coat that is softer at birth but becomes more rigid as the dog gets older. The dog is shielded from extreme temperatures by its coat.
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In the recent past, yeti crabs have been discovered in the South Pacific Ocean. It has blond hair on its head, is blind, and is six inches long. It was discovered for the first time in 2005 at a depth of 7,200 feet (2,200 meters).
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It is a strange fish with leaf-like fins that can perfectly blend in with the masses of seaweed that are its natural habitat. The waters of southern and eastern Australia are home to this creature.
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On this planet, the shoebill is a remarkable animal. Its long legs and large, razor-sharp beak are its most distinctive features. A shoebill adult can reach nearly four feet (1.2 meters) in height.
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A deep-sea predator with needle-like teeth, the viperfish can be found at depths of 5,000 feet (1,520 meters). Viperfish can live up to 40 years in the wild. Their dark scales help them hide in deep, dark water, and they have excellent vision.
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The group of tree frogs known as glass frogs can be found in tropical lowland forests. Their bellies and chests are translucent, allowing their internal organs to be seen through the skin. They are able to hide from predators thanks to this unique feature.
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Unlike any other mammal, the tarsier has the largest eyes in proportion to its body size, with each eye being as big as its brain. However, unlike us, they can only swivel their entire head 180 degrees like an owl and cannot move their enormous eyes.
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The great potoo is a predatory bird that mostly lives in tropical America and is adept at concealment. As it patiently waits for unsuspecting prey, the great potoo can remain completely still and blend in with its surroundings by imitating a tree stump or branch.
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