1. Kiwa Hirsuta
Kiwa
hirsuta is a crustacean discovered in 2005 in the South Pacific Ocean.
This decapod, which is approximately 15 cm (6 inches) long, is notable
for the quantity of silky blond setae (resembling fur) covering its
pereiopods (thoracic legs, including claws). Its discoverers dubbed it
the "yeti lobster" or "yeti crab".
Kiwi hirsuta was discovered in March 2005 by a group organised by Robert Vrijenhoek of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Monterey, California and Michel Segonzac of the Ifremer., using the submarine DSV Alvin, operating from RV Atlantis. The discovery was announced on the 7th of March, 2006. It was found 1,500 km (900 miles) south of Easter Island in the South Pacific, at a depth of 2,200 m (7,200 feet), living on hydrothermal vents along the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. Based on both morphology and molecular data, the species was deemed to form a new genus and family (Kiwaidae). The animal has strongly reduced eyes that lack pigment, and is thought to be blind.
The 'hairy' pincers contain filamentous bacteria, which the creature may use to detoxify poisonous minerals from the water emitted by the hydrothermal vents where it lives. Alternatively, it may feed on the bacteria, although it is thought to be a general carnivore. Its diet also consists of green algae and small shrimp.
Although it is often referred to as the "furry lobster" outside the scientific literature, Kiwa hirsuta is not a true lobster but is more closely related to squat lobsters and hermit crabs. The term "furry lobster" is more commonly used for the genus Palinurellus.
2. Platypus
Kiwi hirsuta was discovered in March 2005 by a group organised by Robert Vrijenhoek of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Monterey, California and Michel Segonzac of the Ifremer., using the submarine DSV Alvin, operating from RV Atlantis. The discovery was announced on the 7th of March, 2006. It was found 1,500 km (900 miles) south of Easter Island in the South Pacific, at a depth of 2,200 m (7,200 feet), living on hydrothermal vents along the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. Based on both morphology and molecular data, the species was deemed to form a new genus and family (Kiwaidae). The animal has strongly reduced eyes that lack pigment, and is thought to be blind.
The 'hairy' pincers contain filamentous bacteria, which the creature may use to detoxify poisonous minerals from the water emitted by the hydrothermal vents where it lives. Alternatively, it may feed on the bacteria, although it is thought to be a general carnivore. Its diet also consists of green algae and small shrimp.
Although it is often referred to as the "furry lobster" outside the scientific literature, Kiwa hirsuta is not a true lobster but is more closely related to squat lobsters and hermit crabs. The term "furry lobster" is more commonly used for the genus Palinurellus.
2. Platypus
The
Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to
eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species
of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only
mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. It is the
sole living representative of its family (Ornithorhynchidae) and genus
(Ornithorhynchus), though a number of related species have been found in
the fossil record.
The bizarre appearance of this egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists when they first encountered it, with some considering it an elaborate fraud. It is one of the few venomous mammals; the male Platypus has a spur on the hind foot which delivers a poison capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the Platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognizable and iconic symbol of Australia; it has appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20 cent coin.
Until the early 20th century it was hunted for its fur, but it is now protected throughout its range. Although captive breeding programs have had only limited success and the Platypus is vulnerable to the effects of pollution, it is not under any immediate threat.
3. Blobfish
The bizarre appearance of this egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists when they first encountered it, with some considering it an elaborate fraud. It is one of the few venomous mammals; the male Platypus has a spur on the hind foot which delivers a poison capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the Platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognizable and iconic symbol of Australia; it has appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20 cent coin.
Until the early 20th century it was hunted for its fur, but it is now protected throughout its range. Although captive breeding programs have had only limited success and the Platypus is vulnerable to the effects of pollution, it is not under any immediate threat.
3. Blobfish
The
blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus ) is a fish that inhabits the deep
waters off the coasts of Australia and Tasmania. Due to the
inaccessibility of its habitat, it is rarely seen by humans.
Blobfish are found at depths where the pressure is several dozens of times higher than at sea level, which would likely make gas bladders inefficient. To remain buoyant, the flesh of the blobfish is primarily a gelatinous mass with a density slightly less than water; this allows the fish to float above the sea floor without expending energy on swimming. The relative lack of muscle is not a disadvantage as it primarily swallows edible matter that floats by in front of it.
4. Frill-necked Lizard
Blobfish are found at depths where the pressure is several dozens of times higher than at sea level, which would likely make gas bladders inefficient. To remain buoyant, the flesh of the blobfish is primarily a gelatinous mass with a density slightly less than water; this allows the fish to float above the sea floor without expending energy on swimming. The relative lack of muscle is not a disadvantage as it primarily swallows edible matter that floats by in front of it.
4. Frill-necked Lizard
The
Frill-necked Lizard, or Frilled Lizard also known as the Frilled
Dragon, (Chlamydosaurus kingii) is so called because of the large ruff
of skin which usually lies folded back against its head and neck. The
neck frill is supported by long spines of cartilage, and when the lizard
is frightened, it gapes its mouth showing a bright pink or yellow
lining, and the frill flares out, displaying bright orange and red
scales. The frill may also aid in thermoregulation.
5. Dumbo octopuses
The
octopuses of the genus Grimpoteuthis are also known as "Dumbo
octopuses" from the ear-like fins protruding from the top of their
head-like bodies, resembling the ears of Walt Disney's flying elephant.
They are benthic creatures, living at extreme depths, and are some of
the rarest of the Octopoda species. They can flush the transparent layer
of their skin at will, and are pelagic animals, as with all other
cirrate octopuses, and unlike many other incirrate octopuses.
6. Alpaca
The
Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American
camelid. It resembles a small llama in superficial appearance.
Alpacas are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of Ecuador, southern Peru, northern Bolivia, and northern Chile at an altitude of 3500 to 5000 meters above sea-level, throughout the year.[citation needed] Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike them are not used as beasts of burden but are valued only for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, much as sheep's wool is. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fiber comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 22 as classified in America. Alpacas and llamas differ in that alpacas have straight ears and llamas have banana shaped ears. Aside from these differences, llamas are on average 1-2 feet taller and proportionally bigger than alpacas.
In the textile industry, "alpaca" primarily refers to the hair of Peruvian alpaca, but more broadly it refers to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca hair but now often made from similar fibers, such as mohair, Icelandic sheep wool, or even high-quality English wool. In trade, distinctions are made between alpacas and the several styles of mohair and luster.
7. Aye-aye
Alpacas are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of Ecuador, southern Peru, northern Bolivia, and northern Chile at an altitude of 3500 to 5000 meters above sea-level, throughout the year.[citation needed] Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike them are not used as beasts of burden but are valued only for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, much as sheep's wool is. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fiber comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 22 as classified in America. Alpacas and llamas differ in that alpacas have straight ears and llamas have banana shaped ears. Aside from these differences, llamas are on average 1-2 feet taller and proportionally bigger than alpacas.
In the textile industry, "alpaca" primarily refers to the hair of Peruvian alpaca, but more broadly it refers to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca hair but now often made from similar fibers, such as mohair, Icelandic sheep wool, or even high-quality English wool. In trade, distinctions are made between alpacas and the several styles of mohair and luster.
7. Aye-aye
The
Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a strepsirrhine native to
Madagascar that combines rodent-like teeth with a long, thin middle
finger to fill the same ecological niche as a woodpecker. It is the
world's largest nocturnal primate, and is characterized by its unique
method of finding food; it taps on trees to find grubs, then gnaws holes
in the wood and inserts its elongated middle finger to pull the grubs
out.
Daubentonia is the only genus in the family Daubentoniidae and infraorder Chiromyiformes. The Aye-aye is the only extant member of the genus (although it is currently an endangered species); a second species (Daubentonia robusta) was exterminated over the last few centuries.
8. Axolotl
Daubentonia is the only genus in the family Daubentoniidae and infraorder Chiromyiformes. The Aye-aye is the only extant member of the genus (although it is currently an endangered species); a second species (Daubentonia robusta) was exterminated over the last few centuries.
8. Axolotl
The
Axolotl (or ajolote) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is the best-known of the
Mexican neotenic mole salamanders belonging to the Tiger Salamander
complex. Larvae of this species fail to undergo metamorphosis, so the
adults remain aquatic and gilled. The species originates from the lake
underlying Mexico City. Axolotls are used extensively in scientific
research due to their ability to regenerate most body parts, ease of
breeding, and large embryos. They are commonly kept as pets in the
United States, Great Britain (under the spelling Axlotl), Australia,
Japan (where they are sold under the name Wooper Rooper and other countries.
Axolotls should not be confused with waterdogs, the larval stage of the closely related Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum and Ambystoma mavortium), which is widespread in much of North America which also occasionally become neotenic, nor with mudpuppies (Necturus spp.), fully aquatic salamanders which are unrelated to the axolotl but which bear a superficial resemblance.
9. Hagfish
Axolotls should not be confused with waterdogs, the larval stage of the closely related Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum and Ambystoma mavortium), which is widespread in much of North America which also occasionally become neotenic, nor with mudpuppies (Necturus spp.), fully aquatic salamanders which are unrelated to the axolotl but which bear a superficial resemblance.
9. Hagfish
Hagfish
are marine craniates of the class Myxini, also known as Hyperotreti.
Myxini is the only class in the clade Craniata that does not also belong
to the subphylum Vertebrata. Despite their name, there is some debate
about whether they are strictly fish (as there is for lampreys), since
they belong to a much more primitive lineage than any other group that
is commonly defined fish (Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes). Their
unusual feeding habits and slime-producing capabilities have led members
of the scientific and popular media to dub the hagfish as the most
"disgusting" of all sea creatures.
10. Star-nosed Mole
The
Star-nosed Mole (Condylura cristata) is a small North American mole
found in eastern Canada and the north-eastern United States. It is the
only member of the tribe Condylurini and the genus Condylura.
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