44 Fascinating, Strange and Unique Animals

The world is full of fascinating, strange and unique animals, some of which we will never see with our own eyes. Every year, scientists keep on discovering new species, which leaves a lot of room for more fascinating, strange and unique animals to be discovered. Some of the names given to these animals aptly suit their physical characteristics. These images are NOT Photoshopped or altered in any way, their full scientific name is given for each and every animal in this article. Click on the images to enlarge.

Red-lipped Batfish (Ogcocephalus darwini)

Goblin Shark (Mitsukurina owstoni)

Panda Ant (Mutillidae)

Umbonia Spinosa

Lowland Streaked Tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus)

Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)

Glaucus Atlanticus

Mantis Shrimp

Venezuelan Poodle Moth

Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus)

The Pacu Fish

Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica)

Bush Viper (Atheris)

Aye-Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

Blue Parrotfish (Scarus Coeruleus)