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Rare Animals Which Are Both Weird and Wonderful

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Have you ever seen a creature that looked so weird and unique that you weren't sure if you were actually looking at an alien or something that belongs on our planet? If not, then you're in for a big surprise, since below you'll find a collection of 15 weird and wonderful creatures that are too wonderful for words! Take a look:

1. With transparent heads and barrel-shaped eyes, the barreleye fish is truly unique.

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2. Say hello to the most charismatic bird alive, the shoebill bird.

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3. The Appaloosa horse is truly majestic.

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4. This special kind of lemur is known as a flying lemur.

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5. Check out the distinctive 'hammerhead' appearance of a royal flycatcher.

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6. These thorn-shaped insects, known as Umbonia Spinosa, look totally extraterrestrial!

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7. You wouldn't want to mess with a fish hook ant, would you?

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8. Meet the mantis shrimp, one of the most colorful creatures in the ocean.

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9. Have you ever seen a fish bluer than the blue parrot?

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10. While many baboons have a red behind, the bald uakari has a distinctively red face.

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11. This is a giraffe weevil, who has a stunningly long neck.

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12. This is a blanket octopus, a true masterpiece of nature.

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13. This cute critter is known as a pink fairy armadillo.

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14. Good luck spotting a black lizard at night...

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15. You'd think the red-lipped batfish would be a bit more careful when applying her makeup...

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