There are over 8 million species that have been discovered on this planet till today, and every day more discoveries are being made. As research continues and we delve into the deepest parts of the oceans and jungles, details of new species are being uncovered. Many of these species have odd dietary habits, strange appearances, and often look absolutely alien! In the midst of this strangeness, there is also much beauty and fascination. These 25 species are proof that the most interesting things come in the oddest-looking packages!
1. Superb Bird of Paradise
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(By Richard Bowdler Sharpe, Wikimedia Commons)
2. Tufted Deer
(By Николай Усик, Wikimedia Commons)
(By Heush, Wikimedia Commons)
3. The Blue Parrotfish
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4. Naked Mole Rat
(By Jedimentat44, Wikimedia Commons)
5. Thorny Dragon
(By KeresH, Wikimedia Commons)
6. Irrawaddy Dolphin
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7. Babirusa
(By Terence Ong, Wikimedia Commons)
8. Glaucus Atlanticus
(By Sylke Rohrlach, Wikimedia Commons)
(By Imtorn, Wikimedia Commons)
9. Venezuelan Poodle Moth
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10. Lampreys
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11. The Fossa
(By Ran Kirlian, Wikimedia Commons)
12. Pink Fairy Armadillo
(By Cliff, Wikimedia Commons)
13. Zebra Duiker
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14. Yeti Crab
(By Andrew Thurber, Wikimedia Commons)
15. Mantis Shrimp
(By Silke Baron, Wikimedia Commons)
16. Blobfish
(Flickr)
17. The Maned Wolf
(By Jonathan Wilkins, Wikimedia Commons)
18. Lesser Egyptian Jerboa
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19. Japanese Spider Crab
20. Red-Lipped Batfish
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21. Saiga Antelope
(By Andrey Giljov, Wikimedia Commons)
22. Sea Pig
(By NOAA/MBARI, Wikimedia Commons)
23. Shoebill
(By frank wouters, Wikimedia Commons)
24. Goblin Shark
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25. Indian Purple Frog
(By Karthickbala, Wikimedia Commons)
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