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Even though they are ugly we still like them. Here are the top 7 ugliest animals in the world.
Blobfish – The World’s Saddest-Looking Fish
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With its gelatinous, saggy body and droopy face, the blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is often considered the ugliest animal on the planet. Living in deep-sea environments, it lacks the firm muscle structure of most fish, causing it to appear as a deflated, sad lump when brought to the surface.
Naked Mole Rat – Wrinkled and Hairless Rodent
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The naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is a small, nearly hairless rodent with wrinkled pink skin and oversized teeth. While its bizarre appearance may not win any beauty contests, this unusual creature is incredibly resilient, boasting a resistance to cancer and the ability to survive without oxygen for extended periods.
Aye-Aye – The Creepy Lemur
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Native to Madagascar, the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) has a strange, scraggly coat, bulging eyes, and an unnervingly long, skeletal middle finger used for finding insects inside tree bark. Its eerie look has led to local superstitions that consider it a bad omen.
Star-Nosed Mole – A Face Like No Other
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The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) has a truly bizarre face, featuring 22 fleshy, tentacle-like appendages around its snout. These hyper-sensitive tentacles help it detect prey underground at lightning speed, making it one of the fastest-eating animals in the world.
Proboscis Monkey – Big Nose, Big Personality
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Found in Borneo, the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is famous for its massive, drooping nose. While this strange feature may look comical, it actually helps males attract mates, as a larger nose is a sign of dominance.
Horseshoe Bat – A Face Only a Mother Could Love
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The horseshoe bat (family Rhinolophidae) has an alien-like face with a complex, wrinkled nose structure that looks like a crumpled leaf. This unique nasal formation helps the bat use echolocation to navigate in the dark.
Marabou Stork – Nature’s Undertaker
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Standing over 1.5 meters tall, the marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) has a bald, wrinkled head, a scrawny neck, and a hunched posture, making it look like a bird straight out of a horror movie. It feeds on carrion and garbage, reinforcing its grim reputation.