Freaks and Geeks of the Animal World It doesn’t get much weirder than this folks… Created by Jeannette Robinson 11/28/2016 EDU 309

Introduction This presentation introduces some of the most strange and bizarre creatures to ever walk, slither, float and creep on the planet Earth. Be prepared to be amazed, intrigued, and down right disgusted as we explore these fascinating and unique creatures.

Duck-Billed Platypus The Duck-Billed Platypus is one of the 5 mammal species that lays eggs It has venomous spurs on its hind legs They are carnivorous

BlobFish This handsome creature has low density flesh and floats along the bottom of the ocean floor waiting for food The fish has very little muscle but can grow to be approximately a foot long Thought to be going extinct due to ocean floor over-fishing

The Maned Wolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSQ_ajl3cvE#

The Gerenuk Known for its extraordinarily long neck and very large ears atop its small head Members of the Gazelle family Reaches branches much like a Giraffe They are predominantly a prey animal

The Dugong A cousin of the Manatee but looks similar to a mutant dolphin. Grazes on sea grasses Has a dolphin like tail and are strictly marine mammals Has a rather calm demeanor and anatomically incapable of biting

Star-Nosed Mole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myh5WjGTc8U

Sunda Colugo Only one of two species of Colugo in the world It can glide up to 136 meters or 9 bus lengths! Is a truly unique creature

Yeti Crab Live near hydrothermal vents in colder ocean waters Only 3 known species of Yeti Crab known to science Live off of bacteria that grow on their chest hair

Japanese Spider Crab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8P_OV8DFSk

Saiga Antelope Due to poaching and habitat loss, these antelope may only be found in a few remote parts of Russia Critically endangered and very vulnerable to droughts and severe winters

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