These striped creatures are native to the DRC and related to giraffes.
The inspiration for Drowzee from Pokemon, found in Southeast Asia.
These monkeys are known for their bizarre faces and live in the Amazon.
These salamanders, native to the Balkans, live underground and are born with eyes but lose them early on.
No context for this one. Good luck!
These birds are insectivorous and nocturnal hunters.
These creatures can unhinge their jaw to swallow massive prey.
These are some of the only venomous mammals alive, aside from platypi and some shrew species.
These ugly tree dwellers are only found in Madagascar.
These reptiles live for 100 years, have a third eye, and are not, in fact, lizards.
The unofficial national mascot of New Zealand.
A favorite of Napoleon Dynamite.
This creature is a hybrid between two more well-known creatures.
These critically endangered relatives of the crocodile are now only found in Nepal and northern India.
Despite their small size, these crustaceans can punch at the speed of a .22 caliber bullet.
These amphibians have some of the best regeneration abilities in all of the animal kingdom.
The most expensive coffee in the world is made from the droppings of this creature, found in Southeast Asia.
These spiked insects are the heaviest stick insects in the world.
These burrowing nuisances are aptly named. And yes, that’s its face. Sicko.
These birds of paradise are known for their loud, explosive sound and intricate mating dance.
When pulled to the surface, these fish collapse, developing an ugly appearance and resembling the cartoon Ziggy.
Vexilologists might recognize this little guy from the flag of Guatemala.
These East African birds are experts at hunting creatures such as snakes through powerful kicks.
These monkeys are aptly named for their large, bulbous nose.
This species of monkey, meanwhile, has the opposite problem as the previous entry.
This scaly mammals live on a diet of ants and are sadly the world’s most trafficked mammal.
This specific tarantula species is named for their vibrant color.
These lizards, nicknamed the Jesus Christ lizard, are known for their ability to walk on water.
This ancient breed of domestic rabbit is bred for their wool.
And finally, these striking sea slugs are known to float upside-down.