The Strangest Animals on Earth: Pictures & Descriptions

In summary, the conversation discusses and suggests various animals that are considered to be the weirdest on Earth. Some of these animals include deep sea fish, worms, the Coelycanth, the angler fish, octopuses, Tasmanian devils, blue tongue skinks, humans, goats, mighty mites, and giant squids. The conversation also includes a joke about goats and their strange eyes, as well as a discussion about a biology teacher who was not aware that Tasmanian devils are real animals. Overall, the conversation highlights the diversity and strangeness of different animal species on our planet.
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Tail
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What would you say are the weirdest animals on Earth (frightening would also do)?

It would be nice if you could provide pictures/descriptions!
 
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  • #2
i'd say deep sea fish, definatly.
 
  • #3
I think there are some worms down the bottom of the sea which develped independant of sunlight, they're pretty weird I imagine...
 
  • #4
The Coelycanth

The Angler Fish
 
  • #5
Originally posted by Tail
What would you say are the weirdest animals on Earth (frightening would also do)?

I've seen some ugly, spooky, scary insects at a museum. I'll try to find some pictures...
 
  • #6
The angler fish doesn't look very nice, indeed...

http://homepages.at/slush/evol/angler1.jpg

But I couldn't find the other animal you mentioned...
 
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  • #7
And these don't look very good either, do they?

http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/dailynews/neatstuff/day/jan16/0115_photos_website/small_worms.size.jpg
 
  • #8
Originally posted by Tail
And these don't look very good either, do they?

http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/dailynews/neatstuff/day/jan16/0115_photos_website/small_worms.size.jpg

is that sushi?

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~sellers/bug/99/99.html
 
  • #9
Octopuses are pretty damn weird. They can change their texture to be either smooth or lumpy, they can change their colour from dead white, to black, and almost everything in between. And then u know what the rest of them looks like...
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  • #10
Jeez... I can't say I like either!
 
  • #11
My brother was once sent to the principals office because he wrote an essay about a tazmanian devil. His Biology teacher thought that they were only a cartoon character and not real! Fortunately for him, his principal knew they are an actual animal. They are pretty weird.

Blue tongue skinks are also very strange.

Some humans I know...
 
  • #12
How about, humans (homo-sapiens) ? :wink:

Creatures with pink/dark-brown/yellowish pink/ or reddish pink skins,
little hair, relatively large, large (but not the largest) brains,
extremely adaptable in terms of food and living conditions, outside the standard type of food-chains, found all across the land surface of the planet aspecialy in high density areas which the creature has greatly altered compared to their natural appearence, etc. etc. etc.

Well, somebody was going to post this "joke" here sooner or
later, right ?
 
  • #13
goats bug me...they have weird eyes that are almost alien-like...wouldn't that make a great B movie - Attack of the Alien Goats
 
  • #14
Originally posted by Kerrie
goats bug me...they have weird eyes that are almost alien-like...wouldn't that make a great B movie - Attack of the Alien Goats


i agree. and they are incredibly horny. i won't even tell you some of the things i have seen a goat do.
 
  • #15
Originally posted by Artman
My brother was once sent to the principals office because he wrote an essay about a tazmanian devil. His Biology teacher thought that they were only a cartoon character and not real!

Well that makes the biology teacher really weird...how come he became a teacher?

How about a little turn of the topic? Which animal isn't weird?
 
  • #17
haha good one ivan,

my vote goes to giant squid talk about inbred mother loving degenerates, they take genetic mutation to a whole new level.

ugleee

chow
 

1. What are some examples of the strangest animals on Earth?

Some examples of the strangest animals on Earth include the blobfish, the axolotl, the pink fairy armadillo, the star-nosed mole, and the proboscis monkey.

2. How do these animals differ from other animals?

These animals differ from other animals in terms of their unique physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. They may have unusual body shapes, colors, or features, and may exhibit behaviors that are different from other animals in their species. They also tend to inhabit unique environments that are not commonly found in other animals.

3. What makes these animals so strange?

These animals are considered strange because they possess physical characteristics and behaviors that are not commonly seen in other animals. They may also have adapted to survive in extreme environments or have unusual ways of obtaining food or defending themselves.

4. Are these strange animals endangered?

Some of these strange animals are indeed endangered, due to factors such as habitat loss, overhunting, and pollution. For example, the pink fairy armadillo is listed as Near Threatened, while the axolotl is critically endangered.

5. How can we learn more about these animals?

We can learn more about these animals through scientific research, observation, and conservation efforts. Zoos and aquariums may also have educational programs or exhibits that feature these strange animals, allowing people to see them up close and learn more about their unique characteristics and behaviors.

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