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20+ Weirdest and Ugliest-Looking Animals on Earth

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Komondor

The Komondor (Canis familiaris pastorialis villosus hungaricus) is one of the most unusual bred dogs. It is a kind of the Hungarian livestock guardian dog. It has a densely growth of much of unique long, thick white coats (resembles a mop) that covered all over its body. These striking white coats can give it an awed appearance. The male has a height of at least 271/2” at the shoulders while the female is 251/2” tall. While large, the male only weights 80 pounds and the female weights more than 60 pounds.

Yeti Crab

The Yeti Crab (Kiwa hirsute) is a new species of deep-sea crab discovered in the South Pacific Ocean in March 2005. It has legs that are covered with long, pale yellow hairs. This crab is an unusually large creature found in 15cm long in a group of crustacean. It was found at the depth of 2,200m (7,200ft), 1,500km (900miles) south of Easter Island in the South Pacific.

Axoloti

The Axoloti (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a type of Mexican salamander. It has a relatively soft and sensitive skin and gills. As it can breathe through moist skin, it can stay out of water for short periods, as long as its skin does not dry out. Its life span is up to 10 to 15 years. It has an amazing regenerative ability as it will heal readily even if it gets its body part injured.

Angora rabbit

The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit bred for its silky and soft wool. This species is thought to be originated from Turkey hundred years ago. Today, they are four distinct breeds of Angora rabbit which include the varieties of the English, French, Giant and Satin, of all possessing their own unique breed characteristics. Among them, the “English” breed appears to be the smallest, weighing in at 5 to 7.5pounds. In contrary, the “Giant” breed is considered to be the largest, weighing in at 10 to over 20 pounds.

Dumbo octopus

The Dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis) is a benthic creature which has the ear-like fins protruding from the top of its head-like body. It dwells on the ocean floor with an extreme depth of 300 to 400m. It can grow up to 20cm. It belongs to a soft or semi-gelatinous octopus with a pair of fins located on its mantle and webbing between its arms.

The Blobfish

The Blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a type of strange-looking fish that dwells in the deep sea water off the coasts of Australia and Tasmania. According to the marine reports, this creature can withstand at depths where the pressure is several dozen times higher than at sea level. Its jelly-like flesh is less dense than water, and hence this low-density flesh (an alternative to a gas-filled swim bladder) has benefited this creature to swim in less deep waters.

The Proboscis monkey

The Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is one of the world's unusual monkeys. Locally, it is also known as the “Dutchman Monkey.” This species inhibits particularly in the mangrove forests, swamps, and lowland riparian forests in Borneo. It has a very large protruding nose, with the male being distinctive much larger and heavier than the female. Apart from this large nose, it also has a bright red, visible penis and black scrotum. Generally, its upper body may either in pale grayish yellow or reddish brown in color. When it gets excited or angry, its nose will swell and turn red. Its infant is born with black fur and a vivid blue face.

Hagfish

Hagfish is a creature that has an elongated, eel-like body along with its paddle-like tail. It may appear in a color ranging from pink to blue-grey, and may have black or white mottling, to which its colors depends wholly on its species. It may have its eyes present or absent, and it has no obvious fins or jaws, but it has a typical short tentacle-like protrusions around its mouth. It measures approximately 18 inches in length, with the Eptatretus being the largest species measured at 127cm, while Myxine pequenoi and Myxine kuoi being the smallest measured at less than 18cm. An adult hagfish can secrete substantial amount of sticky slime or mucus enough to turn a bucket of water into a thick and sticky gel within the minutes.

Purple frog

The purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis) is a type of large burrowing frog with a distinct and bloated appearance that is commonly seen in the Western Ghats Mountains of Southern India. This species of frog, also called Pignose frog was discovered in October 2003. When found, scientists believe it is a living fossil which seems to have split up from other frogs about 150 million years ago and yet it has not changed much thereafter. It has a small head along with its rather odd pointed snout. It is dark purple in color and hence it is named as a purple frog. It feels like a big bag of jelly when you hold it in your palm.

Oyster Toadfish

The oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau) is an ugly toad you probably would not want to stay too long looking at it. It can reach a maximum length of about 38cm. Its appearance is marked with yellowish pattern of brown oblique bars. This creature can survive in a worst condition even it is fed with very little food. In 1997, NASA sent this Oyster toadfish to the space to investigate the effects of microgravity on the development of otolithic organs.

Unknown creature

This creature is unknown to date. It has all its body enveloped with a muscular flesh. It is not only weird at its appearance, but also has an ugly look that no one will wish to rear it as a pet. It likes to lay its body upon a bulk in a cool and moist place.

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Comments (55)
#1 by alexa gates, Jul 1, 2008
those are definitely weird...but very interesting!
#2 by dee gold, Jul 2, 2008
I agree with alexa.
#3 by Andromeda, Jul 2, 2008
Ewwe! The aphid and the evil Weevil are creepy looking but interesting. I liked the "allmouth" the best, if it's a female, hopefully that thing doesn't have vocal chords. haha.
#4 by genius#1, Jul 2, 2008
they ARE ALL VERY KOOL
#5 by MindIt, Jul 2, 2008
These creatures are ugly and yet likable.
#6 by IcyCucky, Jul 3, 2008
Very strange looking animals, very interesting, and a great collection...
#7 by jEFf, Jul 3, 2008
The last one looks very similar to a White's Tree Frog, which do turn brown on occasion.
#8 by Mars, Jul 3, 2008
+1 FOr jEFf it's a very fat Litoria Caerulea, an Australian tree frog.
#9 by Koyin, Jul 4, 2008
Wow... That's gross..
Good article, strange and somewhat funny.
Keep up the work!

-=koyin=-

P.S. Feel free to take a look through my stuff.
#10 by nobert soloria bermosa, Jul 4, 2008
definitely weird creatures,nice collections, thanks
#11 by Juliane Elliott, Jul 6, 2008
Looks like real life is stranger than fiction! These creatures resemble alien creatures from a George Lucas movie! Great piece!
#12 by John, Jul 6, 2008
That unknown creature reminds me of Meatwad from Aqua Teen. Maybe it'll morph into a hot dog or an igloo.
#13 by Ashiato, Jul 6, 2008
I know now where they get their ideas for Pokemon...
#14 by Jared Stenzel, Jul 6, 2008
Great article! Nice to see you at the top of the Triond content, you work so hard. That unknown creature looks awfully familiar.
#15 by BenBrogh, Jul 6, 2008
That is a weird looking turtle...........
#16 by Caitlin, Jul 6, 2008
What about the giant isopod?
#17 by Azo, Jul 7, 2008
The last one look like Jabba The Hut, kewl stuff
#18 by Eliz, Jul 7, 2008
Take a look at a "pangolin." Very interesting as well.
#19 by EHtesh, Jul 7, 2008
Weird, I'll agree, but I don't think any of those are particularly ugly. The Dobsonfly is borderline, though. The Weevil and Almiqui actually look pretty cool.
#20 by R J Evans, Jul 7, 2008
They sure is ugly!

Thanks - interesting and informative!
#21 by heba145, Jul 7, 2008
wow i know not to ever touch those animals i like it very intersting!~ ~
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#22 by Chris, Jul 7, 2008
THAT TURTLE WAS AWESOME!!!!!
#23 by Judy Sheldon, Jul 7, 2008
Congratulations on being at the top, but it couldn't go to a harder working individual.

Some of these creatures actually border on kind of cute, but most of these could give one nightmares.
#24 by Nos, Jul 8, 2008
Wow, cool. Would like one of them as a pet hehe :P
#25 by Right Handed Writer, Jul 8, 2008
Great article. Very interesting too.
#26 by Lucy Lockett, Jul 8, 2008
That was so neat!
#27 by william rodriguez II, Jul 8, 2008
Wow very weierd animals!
#28 by cailg, Jul 9, 2008
omg The Blobfish is so my favorite lol. wonder what it feels like. oh and the unknow thingy....wow much lol it looks so sad not knowing what it is
#29 by dood2020, Jul 9, 2008
i wouldnt wana meet the weevil... i believe his name has its purpose...too bad the almiqui is extinct, it looks kinda cute, in a way, well at least the fur does
#30 by where's the editor?, Jul 9, 2008
The author obviously has a poor command of the English language.

Somebody needs to check his/her work in future
#31 by No Wonder, Jul 9, 2008
To # 30

Don't say bad word towards the author. I appreciate the author's work to provide us such a beautiful and comprehensive article. I hope, others too, will appreciate the author's hard work.

If you want to comment someone, sit down and think, whether you can write in this way. It's not an easy task to do!
#32 by Leandro, Jul 10, 2008
Lol, Axoltl is nice. There\'s a story written by Julio Cortázar about them. NICE ONE.
#33 by Smarter Child, Jul 13, 2008
Nice article there...
You certainly are free
-_=
#34 by to #31, Jul 15, 2008
Don't be so sensitive.

It is, in fact, a very easy task, for a professional writer, to ask for help if you don't speak English properly.

You know, #30, your English ain't so hot, either.

Are you the author?

#35 by summersent, Jul 16, 2008
just unique.
#36 by julesverne, Jul 16, 2008
almuqui is my favorite
#37 by julesverne, Jul 16, 2008
wtf the blobfish? how can that pile of slime even swim? btw angora rabbit and dumbo octopus also are awesome
#38 by gigi, Jul 16, 2008
how cute they all are! :)
#39 by zedone2, Jul 16, 2008
i would say that the Almiqui looks more like the New Zealand Kiwi than a rat.
see link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi
although you cannot see a side picture of the Kiwi in this site, the kiwi looks similar, although the Almiqui has sharp teeth and is green in colour.
A very good web page. some interesting facts in here.
#40 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Jul 17, 2008
Nice compilation. I first saw these animals on an article on Digg (recently) and I didn't (and still don't) think that they are particularly ugly, maybe a bit different from what we're used to, but not ugly.
#41 by SuperMoose, Jul 17, 2008
Those are some ugly bugs... was the cuban rat thing thought extinct or actually extinct?
#42 by SonnyD, Jul 17, 2008
Very cool stuff! Very interesting to see animals that may have been extinct.
#43 by Ed Finn, Jul 17, 2008
I think Weevils are cute.
#44 by patrick regoniel, Jul 17, 2008
Nice to see all those 'ugly' animals. It's my first time to see many of them. I wonder what that unknown creature is. Thanks.
#45 by karl, Jul 18, 2008
pretty educational peng!!

I really like the idea that every animal or species have the right to live. Every one of \'em are wonderful creatures of God that has its own purpose in the ecosystem.
#46 by Qstar, Jul 20, 2008
The Dumbo Octopus & Angora rabbit are kinda cute x']
#47 by HURR, Aug 1, 2008
The "Unknown Creature" is a frog...
#48 by a reader, Aug 16, 2008
hey, what about the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mole_rat?
#49 by billy fine, Oct 2, 2008
hahahaha these animals r sexxxxy!
#50 by j-c, Oct 10, 2008
I would like to see #30 write in French.
#51 by demmi, Oct 12, 2008
those animals wer'nt that ugly well they were but they were cute aswell except for that scary looking bug thing
#52 by the gay person, Oct 12, 2008
i think that all those animals were totally sxc!
#53 by demmi carroll, Oct 12, 2008
there not that ugly i mean come on! some of them are though
#54 by waz up, Oct 16, 2008
wait wtf its a freaking fly! get me the zapper ill end this!
#55 by Qc-Blogger, Nov 19, 2008
I've found a website with MANY Weird animals ans others surprising things...

Spectacular Planet

Take a look!
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