The Strangest Animals on Earth: Pictures & Descriptions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying and describing some of the strangest and most frightening animals on Earth. Participants share their thoughts on various creatures, including deep-sea fish, worms, and other unusual animals, often accompanied by pictures and personal anecdotes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest deep-sea fish as among the weirdest animals.
  • Others mention unique worms that have developed independently of sunlight.
  • The angler fish is highlighted for its unsettling appearance.
  • Octopuses are noted for their ability to change texture and color, contributing to their strangeness.
  • Participants share humorous anecdotes about animals like the Tasmanian devil and goats, with some expressing surprise at the existence of certain creatures.
  • One participant humorously describes humans as strange creatures due to their adaptability and physical characteristics.
  • Another participant mentions the "Mighty Mite" as a contender for the weirdest animal.
  • Giant squids are also brought up, with a participant expressing a strong opinion about their appearance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on what constitutes a "weird" animal, leading to multiple competing views without a clear consensus on which animals are the strangest.

Contextual Notes

Some claims are based on personal experiences or humorous interpretations, which may not reflect scientific consensus or factual accuracy.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in unusual animal characteristics, marine biology, or humorous takes on wildlife may find this discussion engaging.

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What would you say are the weirdest animals on Earth (frightening would also do)?

It would be nice if you could provide pictures/descriptions!
 
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i'd say deep sea fish, definatly.
 
I think there are some worms down the bottom of the sea which develped independent of sunlight, they're pretty weird I imagine...
 
The Coelycanth

The Angler Fish
 
Originally posted by Tail
What would you say are the weirdest animals on Earth (frightening would also do)?

I've seen some ugly, spooky, scary insects at a museum. I'll try to find some pictures...
 
The angler fish doesn't look very nice, indeed...

http://homepages.at/slush/evol/angler1.jpg

But I couldn't find the other animal you mentioned...
 
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And these don't look very good either, do they?

http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/dailynews/neatstuff/day/jan16/0115_photos_website/small_worms.size.jpg
 
Originally posted by Tail
And these don't look very good either, do they?

http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/dailynews/neatstuff/day/jan16/0115_photos_website/small_worms.size.jpg

is that sushi?

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~sellers/bug/99/99.html
 
Octopuses are pretty damn weird. They can change their texture to be either smooth or lumpy, they can change their colour from dead white, to black, and almost everything in between. And then u know what the rest of them looks like...
http://www.cephbase.dal.ca/imgdb/images/Cb0001.jpg
http://www.cephbase.dal.ca/imgdb/images/Cb0022.jpg
http://www.cephbase.dal.ca/imgdb/images/Cb0072.jpg
http://www.cephbase.dal.ca/imgdb/images/Cb0174.jpg
http://www.cephbase.dal.ca/imgdb/images/Cb0335.jpg
http://www.cephbase.dal.ca/imgdb/images/Cb0425.jpg
 
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Jeez... I can't say I like either!
 
  • #11
My brother was once sent to the principals office because he wrote an essay about a tazmanian devil. His Biology teacher thought that they were only a cartoon character and not real! Fortunately for him, his principal knew they are an actual animal. They are pretty weird.

Blue tongue skinks are also very strange.

Some humans I know...
 
  • #12
How about, humans (homo-sapiens) ? :wink:

Creatures with pink/dark-brown/yellowish pink/ or reddish pink skins,
little hair, relatively large, large (but not the largest) brains,
extremely adaptable in terms of food and living conditions, outside the standard type of food-chains, found all across the land surface of the planet aspecialy in high density areas which the creature has greatly altered compared to their natural appearence, etc. etc. etc.

Well, somebody was going to post this "joke" here sooner or
later, right ?
 
  • #13
goats bug me...they have weird eyes that are almost alien-like...wouldn't that make a great B movie - Attack of the Alien Goats
 
  • #14
Originally posted by Kerrie
goats bug me...they have weird eyes that are almost alien-like...wouldn't that make a great B movie - Attack of the Alien Goats


i agree. and they are incredibly horny. i won't even tell you some of the things i have seen a goat do.
 
  • #15
Originally posted by Artman
My brother was once sent to the principals office because he wrote an essay about a tazmanian devil. His Biology teacher thought that they were only a cartoon character and not real!

Well that makes the biology teacher really weird...how come he became a teacher?

How about a little turn of the topic? Which animal isn't weird?
 
  • #17
haha good one ivan,

my vote goes to giant squid talk about inbred mother loving degenerates, they take genetic mutation to a whole new level.

ugleee

chow
 

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