Ugly animals (16 photos).
Full of cute and fluffy creatures. However, some representatives do not fit this description. Terrible animals are found both on land and in water, some of them have sharp fangs and teeth, others are parasites, and others look terrible but are actually harmless. Discover the 10 scariest and ugliest animals in the world.
Idiokanty
The Black Idiacanthus is a species of bioluminescent fish that lives in the deep waters of the oceans. Females of this species have sharp fangs and teeth, as well as a long antennae hanging from the chin, which contains photophores that produce light and act as a lure to attract prey. An adult female Idiacanthus can reach a length of about 60 cm and resembles eels. Males of this species are less intimidating than females. They are much smaller, without teeth or whiskers.
Lesser folded snout
Lesser folded snout - species bats from the leaf-nosed family, distributed in South and Central America. These little bats have big eyes, pointed snub nose and sharp teeth that give them a terrifying appearance. Although they look scary, the lesser folded snouts pose no threat to humans. Their diet consists of insects and fruits found in tropical forests.
Long-horned sabertooth
Long-horned saber-tooth - scary deep sea fish with a large head, sharp fangs and prominent crests. Its lower fangs are so long that the fish cannot completely close its mouth. Extreme conditions life on great depth make it difficult for this species to find food. Adult sabertooths are aggressive hunters that typically suck prey into their mouths and then swallow it whole.
Large fangs allow them to hold prey (usually fish and shrimp) in their mouths. Despite the terrifying appearance, this relatively small fish (about 17 cm in length) does not pose a threat to humans.
Tapeworms
Sea devils are a group of bioluminescent fish that live in the deep waters of the oceans. Females of this species have a glowing "fishing rod" tip that hangs from their head and acts as a lure to attract prey. In some species, luminescence is the result chemical substances produced by symbiotic bacteria. These disgusting-looking fish have a huge mouth and terrifyingly sharp teeth set at an angle. The anglerfish can eat prey twice its own size. Males are significantly smaller than females.
Theraphosa Blonda or Goliath tarantula
This spider is one of the largest spiders in the world. Tarantulas use their fangs to capture and inject venom into their prey. The poison dissolves the insides of the prey, and the spider sucks out all the necessary nutrients, leaving skin and bones. They usually eat small birds, snakes, lizards and frogs. These large, hairy, menacing spiders are quite aggressive creatures and will immediately attack if they feel threatened.
They use the hairs to make a loud noise to scare away potential predators. They are known to bite people if they feel threatened, but their venom is not fatal to humans.
Hauliods
Hauliodas are a genus of bioluminescent deep-sea marine fish found in tropical and temperate waters. These fish have sharp fangs and teeth with which they bite through their prey. Their teeth are so long that they stick out when the fish's mouth is closed. Hauliodas have a long dorsal spine extending from the dorsal fin.
Photophores are used to lure prey within range and are distributed over the surface of the fish's body. Howliods may look ferocious, but their small size does not pose any threat to humans.
Giant isopods
The giant deep-sea isopod can reach lengths of up to 75 cm. It has a tough, segmented exoskeleton and seven pairs of legs that create a fearsome appearance. This animal is able to curl up into a ball to protect itself from predators. It lives on the ocean floor and feeds on dead organisms, including whales, fish and squid. Giant isopods able to withstand long periods of time without food.
Beech forktail
Beech forktail - moth, which has a rather strange appearance. It gets its name from the fact that its defensive position, in the caterpillar stage, resembles a "fork". They are harmless animals that use protective camouflage to hide or confuse predators. When butterflies feel threatened, they take a defensive position, which misleads other animals into thinking that they are poisonous spider or other deadly insect.
Star-nosed
Star Nose is very unusual mammals, which is named because of the star-shaped, fleshy tentacles around its nose. These tentacles are used to get acquainted with environment, identify prey and prevent soil from getting into the animal's nose when digging. Star-nosed beetles live in moist soil temperate forests, swamps and meadows. These furry animals use sharp claws on their front paws for digging.
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According to various estimates, there are 1.5–2 million animal species on our planet. Some of them are friendly and downright attractive to most people. However, there are also those who, let’s say, on the contrary, are disgusting. These are exactly what we will be talking about. Below are the ugliest animals on our planet (with photos).
The proboscis monkey is a species of primate that lives on the island of Kalimantan in coastal mangrove and rain forests along rivers and estuaries. Due to the characteristic large, pear-shaped nose, which only males have, it is included in the list of the most unusual monkey species on the planet. In old males, the nose can reach a length of up to 10 cm. Proboscis monkeys swim and dive well, they often jump from trees into the water. Among all primates, they are considered the best swimmers. They live in groups of 5 to 30 animals (one male and many females). They feed mainly on fruits and leaves, less often on insects and seeds. They are an endangered species.
The warthog is a genus of wild artiodactyls from the pig family, distributed throughout most of Africa. These are nocturnal social animals that live in small herds (usually from 4 to 16 animals) in forests, steppes and coastal thickets. They are omnivores, but feed mainly on tree bark, roots and berries. The warthog's body length reaches up to 1.5 m, height at the withers - 65 cm, weight of females - 70 kg, males - up to 100 kg. The canines of an adult male grow from 25.5 to 63.5 cm in length.
The naked mole rat is a small species of rodent that lives in desert areas East Africa(Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti). These rodents live in flues (from 20 to 300 animals) in huge underground colonies, almost never coming to the surface. They feed on large tubers and roots, which they store in underground storerooms. As a rule, they grow up to 10 centimeters in length and weigh up to 35 grams, females are larger. It is one of the longest-living rodents in the world (up to 28 years). Naked mole rats have a very unusual set of features that allow them to thrive in harsh underground environments; They are cold-blooded, insensitive to some forms of pain, tolerant of high concentrations of CO2, and have very low level metabolism and respiratory rate.
California condor - very rare view birds found in the mountains of California, northern Arizona, southern Utah, and the northwestern regions of Mexico. This is the most large bird V North America. The wingspan of the California condor reaches three meters, body length up to 125 cm, weight up to 14 kg. They feed exclusively on carrion. In the air they can reach speeds of up to 90 km/h. They are one of the longest-living birds in the world (up to 60 years). As of May 2012, there are approximately 405 individuals worldwide, including 226 in wildlife.
The star-nosed mammal is a mammal from the mole family, common in eastern North America (Canada and the northeastern United States). Their distinctive feature is twenty-two red skin appendages, which are used by the animal as an organ of touch. Star-nosed bats live in small groups in moist soil near bodies of water. They are good swimmers and divers. They feed mainly on invertebrates, insects and their larvae, sometimes crustaceans and small fish. Their body length is 10–13 centimeters, weight 40–85 grams.
In fifth place on the list of the ugliest animals on our planet is the Aye-aye, or Madagascar bat, a species of primate found in tropical forests only on the island of Madagascar. Leads night look life and is the largest representative of nocturnal primates. The length of the animal is more than 1 m (including the tail 44–53 cm), weight - 3 kg. Their lifespan is estimated to be about 10 years. They feed on insects, larvae, eggs, coconuts, fruits, bamboo and sugar cane. The species is listed in the Red Book.
Horseshoe-nosed
Horseshoe bats are a genus of mammals in the suborder of bats. A feature of the genus is special skin folds located around the nostrils, which form a peculiar figure resembling a horseshoe. These growths probably serve to form a narrow beam of echolocation signals that horseshoe bats emit through their nostrils. Representatives of this genus (77 modern species), live in temperate and tropical regions of Southern Europe, Africa, Asia, as well as in the northern and eastern parts of Australia. Their body length ranges from 25 to 140 mm, weight - from 4 to 120 g. All species are insectivorous, they capture insects in flight.
Monkfish or european anglerfish- a predatory sedentary fish living at a depth of 18-550 m in the northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean, from Barents Sea to the Strait of Gibraltar, also found in the North and Black Seas. They spend most of their time at the bottom, where they hunt from ambush, luring prey with a “fishing rod” with a glowing “flashlight” at the end. It feeds on other fish and large invertebrates. Their body length is up to 1.5 m, weight up to 20 kg.
Darwin's pipistrelle is a species of fish that lives off the coast of the Galapagos Islands and Peru at depths from 3 to 76 m. Their characteristic feature is bright red lips, which serve to attract prey and the opposite sex. Mainly feeds on someone else small fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Poor swimmers, they instead use their adapted pectoral fins to allow them to “walk” along the ocean floor. They grow up to 20.3 cm in length.
The Blobfish is considered the ugliest animal in the world - sea fish, living at depths from 600 to 1200 m off the coast of mainland Australia and Tasmania, as well as in the waters of New Zealand. They grow up to 30 cm in length. The blob fish is a gelatinous mass with almost no muscles and a density slightly less than that of water, which allows it to swim without any expenditure of energy. Because of its appearance, it is considered one of the most amazing animals on the planet. Feeds on small invertebrates.
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Sometimes among the animals you come across some rather strange specimens. Those who are very impressionable probably shouldn’t watch it.
Hairless mouse
This mouse has very thin, one might say, translucent skin, and its entire body is covered with wrinkled folds. Only big ears remain smooth.
This black, brown or dark brown nocturnal animal has short legs, an elongated head, tiny eyes, a mobile nose, and its skin glands secrete a smell reminiscent of a goat. It feeds mainly on insects, as well as all small animals.
Ancient Japanese shark
It lives at depths of more than 600-1000 meters. Reminds me of a huge eel with needles in its mouth. It has practically not changed over many millennia of its existence.
Armadillo (armadillo)
There are more than 20 species of this mammal. The armadillo has short legs with sharp claws, with the help of which it obtains food for itself: ants, beetles, caterpillars. It also feeds on carrion and plants.
Echidna
Looks like a hedgehog. Like another “Australian”, the platypus, lays eggs, but feeds its offspring with milk. The echidna has two layers of fur - one for warmth and the other for protection.
Elephant cat
This marine mammal can gain weight up to 4 tons. Its diet consists of fish, squid and other marine life. It is called elephantine because during the mating season the seal inflates its nose, and it becomes like a trunk.
Hatchetfish
Received this name because of the shape of the body. The eyes of the hatchet fish are located on the top of the head, its length does not exceed 15 centimeters.
Naked mole rat
Reminds me of a tiny walrus. It has a tubular body, covered with wrinkles and hairless. It feeds on roots and root crops, seeds and small plants.
Common proboscis monkey
It has a large nose and a large belly. It feeds on seeds, leaves and green fruits. Unlike other primates, it does not use its tail for grasping, but only for balance.
Softshell turtle
This turtle's nose serves as a kind of breathing tube. It helps her breathe while underwater or buried in the ground. Its shell is soft, leathery, and its paws are webbed.
Star-nosed mole
Its food is aquatic insects, worms and mollusks. The mole swims well, and most of its habitat is under water. It has waterproof fur, scaly paws and a thick, a long tail. The mole has 22 pink tentacles on its nose that help it find food.
The author of the ranking of the world's ugliest animals, Chan Lee Peng, is concerned that people unknowingly kill or torture animals that they consider ugly. But the freaks of the animal world are unique in their own way and play no less a role in nature than the most beautiful creatures.
Fringed tortoise (Matamata)
The matamata (fringed tortoise) (Chelus fimbriatus) lives in the swamps of Brazil and Gaiani. Representatives of this species are also found in some areas of the Amazon, Peru, Venezuela and Trinidad. The animal has a very eccentric appearance, with a flat shell of 45 cm or more. Her head and neck are also flat and large. In addition, turtles are covered with warts, bulges, and ridges. The long trunk allows breathing when the animal is almost completely submerged in water. The female turtle lays 12-28 hard-shelled eggs in the river sand, from which small turtles hatch after 208 days.
Coridal
The corydalus larva (corydalus sp.) has a truly terrible appearance. Coridal lives in northern and central America, Australia and Africa. Both male and female specimens can be up to 12.5 cm long and have a long antenna. When they are not flying, their wings fold along their long, stick-like bodies. The female lays from 100 to 1000 eggs near freshwater sources - on tree branches or on stones. 
Angler
Monkfish (Lophius americanus) is also known as the "poor man's lobster", anglerfish, angelfish. This fish species lives in the northwestern Atlantic coastal zone. It can reach a length of 150 cm or more, but most often individuals are 90 cm long. Weight is from 3.5 to 7.5 kg, maximum - 25 kg. The fish amazes with its huge, wide-open mouth, as if glued to a strong tail. 
Russian wheat aphid
The Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) has very short, rounded horns and is pale green in color. This aphid is found in all seasons in western Kansas and within 50 miles of the Colorado border. The length of the aphid is only 2 mm. Its saliva is toxic and can cause plant leaves to turn white and curl. 
Almikvi
The almiqui (Solenodon cubanus) is a Cuban animal that was thought to have gone extinct a long time ago. Until she was tracked down in the eastern mountains of Cuba. The live specimen that was caught weighed 720 grams and felt great. Externally, the animal resembles a large brown rat, 40 to 55 cm long. After a two-day study, the animal was released into the wild. 
Weevil (Hylobius piceus)
The weevil can usually be seen in Central and Northern Europe, Siberia, northern part of North America. It has black body with bristles, a relatively large head lowered down, long legs. Adults reach a length of 12-16.5 mm. 
Great turkey vulture
The turkey-headed vulture (Hylobius piceus) is named for its most notable feature - its large, bald, red head. This is one of largest birds, which can grow to the size of a real eagle (81 cm long). This species is widespread in North and South America in subtropical forests, deserts, pastures, forest-steppe. 
Hawaiian ash bat
The Hawaiian ash bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) is an animal with short, rounded ears, a yellow-brown mouth that resembles a cow's, and is a terror to the local population. She lives on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and less often on Oahu and Molokai, in humid places at an altitude of 4 thousand m above sea level. It makes high-frequency sounds, thus finding the victim and focusing on it. 
Warthog
The warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a blackish or brownish pig that lives in the savannas of Africa. It can be easily recognized by its barrel-shaped body, big head, which is decorated with six warts, and two pairs of large fangs, which are used for protection against predators. The size of the warthog varies from 0.9 to 1.5 m in length and from 6o to 80 cm in height. Weight 50-150 kg. 
Muscovy duck
The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is a large native bird of Mexico, Central and South America. She has dark brown or black plumage, with white spots on the head and wings. However, the appearance is disgusting due to the bright red fleshy growths on the head, which give the impression of intestines turned inside out. Males can weigh 4.5 -7 kg, and females 2.5 - 5 kg. The mother duck lays 8-10 eggs, which she incubates for 35 days. 
Aye-aye
The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is the world's largest nocturnal primate, native to Madagascar, living primarily in tropical forest. However, in our time, most of these monkeys, through massive destruction of forests, live in regions with anthropogenic factors. They can be easily seen at an altitude of 700 m above the ground. The male weighs 2.5 kg, and the female sometimes weighs up to 100 grams. They can grow up to 37 cm in length. 
Philippine tarsier
The Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is the smallest known primate, as it can fit in the palm of a human's hand. Its length is 15 cm. Males weigh 135 grams, and females - 117 grams. The animal is more active at night than during the day. Lives mainly in the provinces of Samar, Data, Mindanao in the Philippines. 
New sucker-footed bat
New sucker-footed bat (Myzopoda schliemanni) - the new kind, discovered by scientists from Madagascar. It has suckers that are located on its hind legs, and thumbs, which the mouse uses to grab onto smooth and shiny surfaces. Unfortunately, the animal is on the verge of extinction due to the disappearance of forests. 
Star-nosed
The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) is a small mole found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. It feeds on insects, mollusks, small spineless animals and worms. The adult is 15 to 20 cm long, weighs 35-75 grams and has 44 teeth. Human disgust is caused by pinkish fleshy tentacles growing from a trunk-shaped nose. 
frilled lizard
The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingie) belongs to the family of lizards called "dragons". Lives mainly in dry forests in the northwestern and northern parts of Australia and Papua New Guinea. Can grow up to 95 cm in length, three quarters of which is the tail. Has a brightly colored frill around the neck. Sensing danger, the lizard raises its “collar” and stands on hind legs, opens his yellow mouth. 
Komondor
The Komondor (Canis familiaris pastorialis villosus hungaricus) is a rather unusual breed of dog. Belongs to the Hungarian Shepherd Dogs. Her body is covered with thick white fur, which curls and resembles dreadlocks. The height of dogs at the withers is 70-80 cm and more. Weight 35-60 kg. 
Yeti crab (Kiwa hirsute)
This is a new species of crab discovered in the southern part Pacific Ocean in 2005. Its claws are covered with long, pale yellow hair. This crab is unusually large, with specimens reaching 15 cm in length. Lives at a depth of 2000 meters. 
Axolotl
The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a species of Mexican salamander. Has very sensitive skin and gills. The creature breathes through its skin and can briefly sweep water. Life expectancy is from 10 to 15 years. It has unique ability to regeneration - can grow limbs. 
Angora rabbit
The Angora rabbit, the oldest representative of domestic rabbits, has silky and long hair. This type of rabbit originates from the territory of modern Turkey. Currently, there are several breeds of Angora rabbits: French, English, giant and silky. Among them, the English breed is the smallest (weighs 2.3 kg), and the giant variety weighs 4.5-10 kg. 
Octopus Dumbo
The Dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis) has ear-like fins on its body. Lives at depths of 300-400 m, can grow up to 20 cm. Belongs to small semi-gel-like octopuses. 
Blob fish
Blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) - very unusual creature, which can be seen at least from her photograph. She lives on great depths off the coast of Australia and Tasmania. Researchers note that fish can survive at depths where pressure is tens of times higher than in upper layers seas. Its jelly-like body is less dense than water, allowing the fish to swim at depths. 
Proboscis
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is the most amazing monkey in the world. Also known as the "Dutch monkey". These animals inhabit mangrove swamps and forests of the island of Borneo. They have very a big nose, and in males it is significantly larger than in females. When a monkey is irritated or nervous about something, its nose begins to enlarge and turn red. Children are born black, with blue faces. 
Hagfish
The hagfish is a fish that has a long, eel-like body with a paddle-like tail. Color varies from pink to pale gray, sometimes with dark spots. The mouth has no visible signs of jaws, but there are tentacle-like growths around it. The length of the fish is 40 cm, the longest individual was 127 cm long; some types of hagfish are small - only 18 cm. Adult fish secrete a slippery sticky substance that can turn a bucket of water into a viscous gel in a matter of minutes. 
Purple frog
Purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis) - a species of large ground frog, which opened in 2003. It looks like a piece of purple jelly-like mass. The frog is notable for its small head and trunk. For 150 million years, the animal has practically not changed its appearance. It is often found in the Western Ghats in India. 
frog fish
Frogfish (Opsanus tau) reaches maximum length 40 cm. This creature can survive in difficult conditions, which is why NASA in 1997 chose among other animals to send into space. There, the influence of microgravity was studied on a frog fish. 
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Not all animals have such a pleasant appearance as or as extravagant as a peacock, but each animal performs its important role, and every living organism has its own purpose.
Here are the 13 ugliest animals on the planet.
California condor
One of the most rare birds in the world and the largest in North America, the California condor does not have a very attractive appearance. His bald head is adapted to his lifestyle as a scavenger. Birds eat so much that they often have to rest for several days after a large meal. Sometimes the California condor cannot even take off immediately after a hearty meal.
The birds were near the point of extinction in the late 1970s, when only a few dozen individuals survived. Scientists began an intensive program to increase the population and today, about 127 California condors live in the wild.
Blob fish
Maybe it's unfair to judge a fish based on its appearance, but the blobfish looks more like a ball of slime than a living creature.
Blobfish live deep in the ocean where water pressure is extremely high. In fact, this fish's jelly-like appearance is a brilliant adaptation - its sticky flesh allows the blobfish to stay afloat in depths where gaseous bubbles cannot function.
The blob fish was once challenged aesthetically by the British ugly animal community by holding an online vote for the ugliest animal in the world. After a poll, the community made the blobfish the official mascot of the group.
Naked mole rat
Must be hard to maintain high self-esteem if you are a hairless rodent, but this is not a problem for the naked mole rat. These don't need good vision. Their hairless bodies are also adapted for the underground environment.
Scientists note that naked mole rats are more closely related to porcupines, chinchillas and guinea pigs than with moles or rats. Interestingly, naked mole rats are the longest-lived of all rodents, given their size, they can live for almost 30 years, and they have remarkable resistance to cancer.
Proboscis
A person may be embarrassed by such a nose, but for a nosey person than bigger nose, all the better! Scientists believe that the large nose amplifies the sounds that the proboscis monkey makes to impress the female, as well as to intimidate other males.
This curious species is an amazing swimmer, thanks to its webbed feet and hands. Proboscis monkeys jump from trees into the water and can often swim faster than crocodiles.
Warthog
These wild representatives The pig family has a distinctive pig snout, prominent tusks, warts and a fuzzy mane of hair that cascades down the back. The warthog's body is covered with bristles, and its disproportionate big head looks terrible.
The warthog is far from being the epitome of beauty, but it is surprisingly well adapted to its environment.
Star-nosed
The star-nosed fish's strange 22 fleshy appendages act more like hypersensitive fingers than a nose. They help the star-nosed creature feel its way underground.
It is said to look like a cross between a rat and an octopus. The most impressive nose in the animal kingdom also does this strange creature deadly hunter. The outer tentacles search for potential food, and the internal sensors decide whether the prey is edible.
Aye-aye
Among the 13 ugliest animals on the planet, the aye-aye is a primate from Madagascar. It uses its long, bony middle finger to pluck insects and larvae from tree trunks. This allows it to fill an important biological niche, performing the functions of a woodpecker. The aye-aye is nocturnal and only comes out at night.
Angler
This unappetizing, bizarre type of fish is a common delicacy. For many years, people did not consider this fish edible due to its appearance. But the chefs realized that appearances are deceiving and now monkfish is a delicacy on the menu of all expensive restaurants.
The monkfish has a huge head that is filled with a ton of razor-sharp teeth.
African marabou
The African marabou is not at all like the stork from fairy tales, where it brings newborns. Standing 1.5 meters tall with a wingspan of over 3 meters, these African birds feed on carrion, which is why they have no feathers on their heads. They also eat other birds.
Apart from its ugly appearance, the African marabou also has some unattractive habits. They defecate directly on their legs and feet. This nasty action helps them regulate their body temperature.
Sea Elephant
Baby and female elephant seals have a pleasant appearance. But males acquire a large nose when they reach sexual maturity, somewhere around 3-5 years. Such a nose helps produce loud, roaring sounds, which are simply necessary when defending territory.
Horseshoe bats
Like most insectivorous bats that use echolocation to catch their prey, horseshoe bats have a distorted face that looks more like an ear. This adaptation makes them more susceptible to sound waves, which allow them to move quickly through the air.
This species gets its name from the fleshy structure surrounding the nose. bat. Top part pointed, and the lower part is shaped like a horseshoe. These folds of skin are used to send echolocation signals and help focus sound.
Darwin's bat
Looking at Darwin's pipistrelle, it looks like he was trying to compensate for his unusual body with bright lipstick. These fish are most often found around the Galapagos Islands and near Peru. Scientists believe that males attract females with this bright red color.
Interestingly, Darwin's pipistrelle more often walks along the ocean floor than swims.
Hyena
The list of the 13 ugliest animals on the planet ends with the hyena. Although they are often called scavengers, in fact, hyenas themselves kill 95% of what they eat. A group of hyenas can dismantle and devour a 200kg zebra in 25 minutes.
Having the appearance of wild dogs, they are more closely related to civets, mongooses and meerkats.
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