In this world, a variety of strange animals still exist even
though its presence is very rarely seen. Quite often when you see these strange
animals will say 'strange but true'. Without having to wait longer, go see
strange animals in question!
1. Pangolin (Pangolin)
Pangolin is a type of order Pholidota are still found in
Southeast Asia. These animals feed on insects and especially ants and termites.
Pangolins live in lowland tropical rain forest. Pangolin is sometimes also
known as the anteater.
Elongated body shape, with a tongue which can be extended up
to one third of the body length to find ants in the nest. His hair was modified
into a kind of large scales that are arranged to form a layered shield as a
means of self-protection. When disturbed, the pangolin will furl body like a ball.
It can also be wagging his tail, so that the "scales" it can injure
the skin intruder. Although it looks like a reptile, animal classified as a
mammal. There are 3 types of pangolin: tree pangolin, ground pangolin, and the
giant anteater.
2. Okapi
(Okapia johnstoni) is
a mammal of the Ituri rain forest in Central Africa. Although these animals
have in common with zebra striped skin, okapi has family of closer to the
giraffe. Resemblance to a zebra and giraffe raises the suspicion of a cross
between the two, but despite the presence of certain characteristics in common,
these animals actually not closely related to the zebra. Animals from the Ituri
Rain Forest in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is only known
by the locals in 1901.
3. Thorny Devil
These animals also called Moloch, or mountain devil. Dr John
Grey, who discovered the reptile, takes its name from the Canaanite god
(Moloch), who never sacrificed children. It can grow up to 8 inches and are not
aggressive animals. It has the ability to absorb water through their skin.
4. Narwhal
These animals are very rarely seen. Narwhal means corpse
whale; so named because of his skin color is bluish and blotchy. These animals
are very similar to the Unicorn and has 2 upper teeth. The teeth will grow up
to 7-10 feet, but until now its usefulness is still unknown.
5. Long-eared Jerboa
These animals are nocturnal animals that resemble a rat or
rodent, with a long tail, long legs that are used for jumping hide, and very
long ears. So scarce, this animal is declared as the only member of the genus
and subfamily Euchoreutes Euchoreutinae. The shape is unique yes.
6. The Proboscis Monkey
Male monkey species nose would grow up to 3 inches long. The
longer the nose, it will attract more female monkeys. The nose also amplify
clicking sound when approaching danger, or when the males become aggressive.
They live in Borneo, and the only remaining tail 3000-4000.
7. Bongo Antelope
They are one of the deer species, which can be recognized
from the shape of horns. They are the largest forest antelope. In place of
origin in Africa, the locals do not hunt because it is believed that the deer
meat will give them misery. But deer are hunted for sport, and this species has
been classified as an endangered species.
8. Cassowary
Cassowary or also known as Casuarius is one of two birds in
the genus Casuariidae tribe. The genus consists of three species of cassowary
are very large and can not fly. Regional distribution of the three species is in tropical forests and mountains on the
island of New Guinea. Southern cassowary is the only species of cassowary are
found in Australia.
Cassowary equipped horns on its head, which help these birds
while walking in dense forest habitat. Besides horns on his head, cassowaries
have very strong legs and sharp hooves. Cassowary females are usually larger
and more brightly colored than the males. These animals are capable of
performing bone-smashing kick to defend itself from the threat, and the third
largest bird in the world. He is the most dangerous bird in the world, and can
kill humans if cornered.
9. Carrier Shell
These animals belong to the class of mollusks, and decorate
the shells themselves by choosing some other shells, rocks, or other pieces,
then paste it into the shell itself. There are 22 species, and each species
like shells decorate with objects he likes.
10. Oreo Dory
These animals are found in the waters of New Zealand and
Australia and can live up to depths of up to 4,200 feet. They have been
documented to live up to 100 years, and this figure is phenomenal for a fish.
They mostly feed on plankton and crustaceans.
11. Whorl Shark Tooth
These animals live more than 250 million years ago, and now
extinct. Its length can reach up to 13 feet. Next tooth underneath like a
chainsaw, while the next gear it only contains little teeth.
12. Philippine Tarsier
They are one of the smallest animals in the world. Their
eyes are very large, and is used as a night vision when hunting prey.
Currently, the Philippine Tarsier is considered endangered animals.
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