Despite being unattractive, these animals are actually amazing biological successes. Their special traits enable them to survive in some of the harshest places on Earth. Here’s a list of the top 5 well-known ugly animals. (Image: Pexels)
Blobfish
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The Blobfish holds the title of the world’s ugliest animal with appearance resembling that of a deep-sea illusion. This fish is so light that it can float easily above the seafloor and eat edible things. The “frowning” face of Bobfish occurs when its body is no longer under pressure on land. In its natural habitat, it looks more like a normal fish. (Image: Flickr)
Naked Mole-Rat
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The Naked Mole-Rat is not only one of the ugliest but also one of the weirdest-looking animals on Earth. This pink and yellow-skinned animal has a wrinkled body with very little hair. It’s big, protruding incisors can even move on their own like chopsticks. Unbelievably, the Naked Mole-Rat is highly resistant to cancer. (Image: Flickr)
Proboscis Monkey
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The male Proboscis Monkey has a big, fleshy, bulbous nose that stretches past its mouth. They are found in the forests of Borneo. Scientists say that females also have bigger noses, which they use to make mating calls louder and scare off other males. This animal also has a potbelly that helps it digest tough leaves. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Aye-Aye
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The Aye-Aye is a kind of lemur that is only found in Madagascar. Its strange features, such as large, leathery ears, rodent-like teeth, and bulging orange eyes, make it look very creepy. Interestingly, the weirdest feature is its spindly middle finger. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Saiga Antelope
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The Saiga Antelope is a critically endangered mammal that lives in the Eurasian steppes. It has a huge, bulbous nose that stretches over its mouth. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Monkfish
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Monkfish is a bottom-dwelling fish with a big, flattened head and a large mouth filled with sharp and jagged teeth. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
