You might have heard of Kopi Luwak– the coffee that is blended from defecated coffee beans by Asian civet cat, or the current trend of enriching food flavor by adding placenta in it. If these sound disgusting to you, then you might have a hard time warming up to the idea of cockroach milk.

Cockroach milk might be the craziest thing you’ll hear this year, but it does not make it anything less than possible. It turns out the Pacific Beetle Cockroaches feed their babies with a formula that’s rich in sugar, fat, and protein. This formula then forms into protein crystals in the stomach of baby cockroaches.

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While it’s called cockroach milk, it not exactly similar to the kind of milk we’re used to drinking. The liquid that is harvested from the cockroaches can actually be considered a complete food; it has the essential amino acids, lipids, protein, and sugar. Hence, it has 3x the energy given by buffalo milk and 4x the energy given by cow’s milk.

How in the world do you get milk from a cockroach?

The process is complicated, and it mainly involves extracting crystals from the gut of cockroach embryos. Scientists are still studying about how to make the process faster so that they can mass produce the milk.

So is cockroach milk disgusting? Definitely, yes. Is it healthy? Even more so. While they still have not found a way to mass produce it, you might want to take this time as an opportunity to fully prepare yourself for its release in the market.

Remember the time when a dolphin was killed after a bunch of people pulled it out from the water for selfies? A beached shark almost suffered the same fate, if not for a few rescue volunteers.

A baby shark was left stranded on the beach of Bolnuevo in Spain. The beached shark was almost killed by insane selfie addicts. In the video, the beachgoers are surrounding the shark while it is battling for its life. Not a single person was sensible enough to help the poor mammal, until rescue volunteers arrived.

Andres Lopez, a Red Cross Coordinator and one of the volunteers who rescued the beached shark, said that they had to build a perimeter around the mammal when people started crowding and grabbing the shark while taking selfies. After volunteers checked and cleared the shark from any injury, they tied it with some cable and returned it into the sea. Using a rescue jet, they towed the shark about four miles from the shore, allowing it to be in it natural habitat.

Lopez also expressed his dismay towards the beachgoers attitude, pointing out what many failed to realize. He even went further and warned the tourists to never take a selfie with a beach shark. He then added that sharks are completely harmless animals unless you hit and inflict them with pain.

If you think those spiders are done creeping you out, you’re wrong. The spiders you’ve seen before are actually just a few from their clan, and they have now come with reinforcements – wilder and creepier ones. It’s a good idea to read and find out more about these 10 petrifying spiders. Who knows, you might bump into one of them soon.

10. Deinopis

Who wouldn’t freak out after seeing this ogre-faced spider? Its two large black eyes are as haunting as its large, long, spiky legs – which it uses to capture its prey. Besides its creepy face, its special ability to catch prey is pretty impressive and terrifying at the same time. Deinopis spiders are also known as net-casting spiders. They expertly twist and twirl their webs to make nets for their prey.

9. Skeletorus

This species of peacock spider was discovered in Queensland, Australia just this year. The white and blue pigmentation across its dark body makes it unique from other types of spiders. In fact, the Skeletorus got its name from its colorful body structure.

What’s more, Skeletorus and other species of male spiders perform distinct dance moves or mating rituals for female spiders. They attract females by lifting and waving their frontal arms and vibrating their abdomens. Awesome, isn’t it?

8. Mysmena Wawuensis

With its minute size of 0.75 millimeters long, the Mysmena Wawuensis is considered one of the tiniest spiders ever discovered. It’s actually three times smaller than a grain of rice! Its almost-microscopic size has made it even harder to locate and study. This also explains why it has only been discovered in 2013. This species of arachnids is found in the Wawu Mountain National Park in China, which is inhabited by many other endangered animals.

7. Dolomedes

Dolomedes is another species of spiders also known as the fishing spider or raft spider. Most species of Dolomedes spiders are semi-aquatic, which means they can stay on land as well as in the water.

They are often found at the sides of streams or pools, waiting for their favorite prey. Once they’ve detected their target on the surface (which is usually insects), they quickly run towards the surface of the water to catch it using their legs and small, sharp claws. The Dolomedes can also inject venom with its flat jaw.

6. Indian Tiger Spider

What’s the size of the biggest spider you’ve ever seen? It freaked you out, didn’t it? Well, the Indian Tiger Spider can probably terrify you more than any other spider ever will.

This new species of spider discovered in Sri Lanka in 2009 can grow up to 8 inches long. Like most species of spiders, this beast-sized spider is also venomous. But don’t worry; it can only kill lizards, small rodents, and some small birds.

5. Albino Trapdoor Spider

This species of spider recently found in Western Australia in 2011 is one of the rarest. Albinism is already considered unique in spiders compared to other animals, but this spider’s albinism is different. It has partial albinism since only the head is white. Although many zoologists from all over the world are eager to know more about this creature, only a few studies have been completed. In fact, it doesn’t even have a name yet.

4. Mongolarachne Jurassica

This species of spider has been extinct for millions of years, but its fossil has been discovered in 2011. It measures 24.6 millimeters long, which makes it the largest spider fossil discovered in recent times. Its name Mongolarachne Jurassica translates to “Mongolia spider.”

3. Decoy-Building Spider

Another spider was discovered in Amazon in 2012. This species of spider can be considered one of the cleverest critters. Knowing the jungle, every place is full of prey and predators and this clever spider, known as the Decoy-Building spider, is always ready for action.

It might not be as strong and venomous as other creatures, but it has wits. Using only some debris, leaves and dead insect carcass, the Decoy-Building Spider can build a decoy. What is it for, you ask? After completing the craft, this clever spider will hide inside the decoy so that other animals will see it as a mere carcass. This is its way of protecting itself from the wilderness.

2. Trogloraptor

It’s really amazing how spiders can survive in just about any place, just like this guy right here. In 2012, the Trogloraptor was discovered living in a cave in Oregon.

This spider has special saw-like talons on each of its arms. The Trogloraptor uses them to move along the ceiling of the cave. Like some of the other newly discovered spiders listed here, we only know a little about Trogloraptors. We don’t even know what they eat, yet.

1. Moroccan Flic-Flac Spider

Have you ever heard of acrobatic spiders? If you haven’t, now’s the time. This new species of spider, discovered in Moroccan sand dunes in 2014, can do some amazing acrobatic tricks. According to Ingo Rechenberg, the German scientist who discovered this critter, the Moroccan Flic-Flac Spider can become even more aggressive when provoked or threatened.

These dogs are unforgettable not just for their innate loyalty and cuteness; they’re unforgettable because they also have the most unusual coats! Genetic variations can cause these types of coats to appear, and genetics have surely done wonders for these lovable dogs.

The internet may have a (very) long list of crazy canines and perfect pooches, but this collection of dog pictures will make you go “Awww!”

1. Gorgeous Little Husky

This beautiful little husky has natural eyeliner! Talk about achieving the Cleopatra look. And don’t forget those EYES.

2. The Superhero Pup

Looks like this puppy has his own superhero mask!

3. He Sure “Nose” How Perfect His Heart Is

This puppy surely has tons of love to give! Free hugs!

4. Those Freckles!

This freckled Australian Cattle dog mix is Puck. He was discovered in Baton Rouge as a stray and his loving caregiver eventually adopted him!

5. Panda German Shepherds

Panda German Shepherds like these originate from one bloodline. The discoloration is caused by a piebald mutation. It is also found in other species, but the mutation is rare.

6. Adorable!

Look at this sweet Akita puppy and his permanent socks!

7. Look at that!

Aaww. Did somebody ever tell you you look like a zebra? Sweet!

8. Jungle Dog

This unusually spotted canine resembles the wild dogs of the African jungle. Or even a cheetah!

9. Wild at Heart

Found in the heart of Africa, these African Painted dogs are actually endangered.

10. The sweetest Rottweiler

This Rottweiler’s unusual coat may be caused by vitiligo, which can result in depigmentation.

11. You’ll be in my heart

You know she’s a keeper when she wears her heart on her chest. This is too adorable!

12. Chummy Chimera

This Labrador Retriever is showing signs of a somatic mutation, thus labeling him a “chimera”.

13. Dapper Dachshund!

A dachshund puppy that is both dapper and dappled!

14. Stash that –Stache!

Maintaining a distinguished moustache is difficult – unless it’s part of your coat!

15. Hello, Panda!

Awww, look at this cute little puppy looking like a panda!

16. Mixed Labrador colors

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17. The sweetest pups EVER!

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18. Marking mishap

Other dogs have markings that can both be unfortunate and embarrassing!

19. Say Cheese!

There are some dog markings that will definitely put a smile on your face…

20. Take Groucho Marx, for example.

Isn’t he the sweetest?

21. Another gorgeous puppy coat!

It’s so…magnificent!

22. Why so blue?

What a forlorn expression for such a beautifully colored coat!

23. Dawwww!

A dappled Dachshund that has these big beautiful eyes can melt anyone’s heart.

24. I know you’re jealous.

This little pup has an all-natural moustache!

25. One of a kind.

This Boston Terrier has one of the most unique coats.

26. Where can I get one of these?

These little puppies are Mudis. They are a particularly rare Hungarian breed.

27. Did they fool you?

These cuties created a worldwide sensation because they looked like pandas when they were born.

28. Lovely!

This English Cocker Spaniel named Zuma was born with beautiful blue eyes and a solid tri-colored coat. Unfortunately, his uniqueness had a price. The same genes that caused his tri-colored coat and blue eyes also caused his deafness and tunnel vision.

29. Can I please have him?

Probably the most one-of-a-kind Bernese Mountain Dog you’ve ever seen.

Having an amazing coat is awesome, but if you pair it with fierce loyalty, friendliness, and a deep love for owners, then you have the perfect dog!

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It is downheartedly sad to know that an increasing number of animals are already suffering from the risk of extinction.  There are many reasons that cause the decline of their existence such as the changes in their habitat and the environment. A time will come when the next generation will no longer be able to see the different species of animals that we currently enjoy co-existing with. Here are the animals that are sadly going to depart from this world soon.

1. Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat

This species is one of Earth’s rarest animals that can be found in Queensland, Australia– specifically in Epping Forest National Park. Presently, the estimated number of northern hairy-nosed wombats is about 115. The sense of sight of this animal is very poor; that’s why they use their nose for survival and of course when searching for food, particularly in the darkness.

2. Pygmy Three Toed Sloth

You can find this Pygmy three-toed sloth at a small island in Panama coast, namely Isla Escudo de Veraguas. According to a study conducted in 2011, there are about 79 of them that are still  living and can be found in the wild.

3. Red Crested Tree Rat

This endangered species can be found in Colombia. According to El Dorado Nature Reserve, its last recorded appearance was in 1898, before reserve researchers sighted it in 2011 again and studied the red-crested tree rat. This creature measures 18 inches, similar to the size of guinea pigs, but they will soon become extinct because their habitat has been destroyed.

4. Angel Shark (also known as Squatina Squatina)

This species can be found in the Black Seas, the Mediterranean and the Northern Atlantic Sea. One of the reasons they may become extinct is due to commercial fishing. Only a small number of Angel Sharks can be seen in the Canary Islands and the southern Mediterranean. This creature hides under the sand while waiting for fish swimming nearby. The angel shark can swallow small fish.

5. Elephant Shrew (now known as Boni Giant Sengi)

This is one of the Earth’s rarest animals living in Boni-Dodori Forest located in Kenya, but its habitat was destroyed due to deforestation and expansion.

6. Southeast Asia’s Javan Rhino

This extinct animal can be found in the wilds of Southeast Asia. There are approximately 60 rhinos in Java that live at the Ujung Kulon National Park. The horns of rhinos have a market value of about $30,000.

7. Ploughshare Tortoise (also known as Angonoka)

According to research, the estimated number of this endangered tortoise is between 440 to 770 throughout the world. Their common habitat is in Madagascar in the region of Baly Bay. One of the reasons this species is close to extinction is because they are used for pet trade, but it’s illegal and prohibited.

8. Gooty Tarantula (also called Metallic Tarantula)

The main habitat of the Gooty Tarantula is in Sri Lanka and Southeastern India. The population of this species reduced due to deforestation, civil unrest and firewood collection. It also resulted in a loss of habitat.

9. Durrell’s Vontsira (also known as Salanoia Durrelli)

This creature lives in the highly-threatened areas of Madagascar in the Lake of Alaotra.

10. Rare Hainan Gibbon

It is estimated that the number of Hainan Gibbons that remain is only about 23. That’s why it is considered to be the world’s rarest animal living in the South China Sea.

11. Cuba’s Greater Funnel-Eared Bat

You can find this creature flying around Cuba, particularly in Cueva La Barca. But due to destruction caused by humans to their habitat, only about 100 Cuban Greater Funnel-Eared bats are left.

12. Bald Ibis from the North

The ibis originated in Syria, Turkey and Morocco. Presently, the numbers of this animal have reduced and it is considered to be endangered as a result of hunting, habitat destruction and degradation.

13. Nelson’s Small Eared Shrew

Shrews like this are widespread in Eastern Mexico, but their population degraded due to habitat loss caused by logging, agriculture and cattle grazing.

14. Rare Roloway Monkey

This species commonly originated in forests such as Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. However, it has now become one of the rarest animals on Earth. The sweeping decrease in the population of this creature is due to habitat loss and hunting.

15. Rare Araripe Manakin

There are about 779 of these birds living in Brazil, but their existence is threatened because their habitat was disturbed by expansion of recreational facilities and agriculture.

16. Ecuador’s Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad

The Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad reappeared in 2010 in Ecuador. The last time it was seen was in 1995.

17. Africa’s Geometric Tortoise

The Geometric tortoise is one of Earth’s rarest animals. It is commonly seen in South Africa. However, due to predation and habitat destruction, its existence is threatened.

18. Rock Iguana

For a very long time, this species was considered extinct, but it was recently found in Hellshire Hills.

19. Spoon Billed Sandpiper

This small wader commonly lives on the northeastern side of Russia. However, research revealed that less than a thousand of its mature species were remaining due to the loss of breeding grounds as well as its wintering and migratory locations.

20. Luristan Newt (also called Kaiser’s spotted Newt)

This is one of the species of salamander that is prevalent in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. It is also popular for pet trade and has a market value of $300, particularly on some Ukrainian websites.

21. Rare Vaquita

This species originated from Mexico and California, and is considered to be the smallest dolphin in the world. Their number is continuously decreasing and threatened by fishermen who use gillnets.

22. Brazilian Actinote Zikani

The habitat of this creature is in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was lost due to human invasion.

23. Madagascar’s Greater Bamboo Lemur

This is one of the most endangered animals in the world that is commonly found in Madagascar’s rainforests. The decline in its population is due to the expanded agricultural development, illegal logging and mining. This animal’s diet consists mainly of bamboo.

24. Tarzan’s Chameleon from Madagascar

Tarzan’s chameleon was first seen in the forest of Madagascar in 2009, but due to rampant deforestation, the population of this creature was threatened and has declined.

25. Rare Saola

Saola was discovered in the mountains along the borders of Laos and Vietnam in 1992. However, many hunters were pursuing destructive activities in the habitat of this species that resulted in the decline of their population.

26. Vietnam’s Red River Giant Softshell Turtle

Vietnamese consider this animal sacred. But since it has become endangered, most of these species survive in confinement.

27. Mississippi’s Dusky Gopher Frog

The population of this species is composed of approximately 100, existing in the ponds located in Mississippi. But the numbers are on the decline due to loss of the Dusky Gopher frog’s natural habitat such as longleaf pine and wetlands.

28. Singapore’s Freshwater Crab

This is another species that is considered one of the rarest animals on the planet. It has become almost extinct due to the reduction, poor quality and insufficiency of freshwater.

29. Madagascar’s Pochard

This animal is commonly seen standing on the heads of hippos. Some mature pochards were living in the volcanic lakes of Bealanana in Madagascar. The prevalence of slashing and burning in agriculture, fishing and hunting were some of the reasons for the decline in the numbers of this almost-extinct animal.

30. Hirola (also known as Hunter’s Hartebeest)

This creature is living in the grassy plains along the border of Somalia and Kenya. Presently, the total number of Hirolas recorded is approximately 1,200.

31. Rare Sumatran Rhino

There are less than about 300 Sumatran rhinos that are living in the wilds of Indonesia and Malaysia. They are most sought after by hunters because of the horns that are used for formulating traditional medication.

32. Brazil’s Parides  Burchellanus

This butterfly is commonly seen in the forests of Cerrado, Brazil, but it became endangered with the passage of time.

33. Rare Franklin’s Bumblebee

This species is usually seen in California and Oregon. Aside from the loss of habitat, the decrease in the population of this creature has been caused by a disease that commonly affects the commercial breed of bumblebees in particular.

34. Uncommon Common Sawfish

You can find this species in the subtropical and coastal tropical waters of Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans. Taking this creature into captivity is strictly restricted in northern Australia.

35. Tonkin Snub Nosed Monkey

This breed of monkey is widespread in Northeastern Vietnam, but the population declined due to obliteration of its habitat and intense poaching.

It is always interesting to see dogs with unusual eyes, color, hair textures, mustaches and markings. Genetic mutations and rare conditions are mainly the reasons for their unusual look. However, no matter how unusual dogs may look, they still never fail to make you go “aweee”. Here are some of those strange yet familiarly adorable canines.

1. Puli

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This breed comes from Hungary. The Rastafarian dreadlocks make it look unusual. The main role of this dog is herding livestock. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have a puli, name “Beast”.

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With his mop-like hair, this dog is a real celebrity. He has his own Facebook page with more than 2 million fans. According to his Facebook profile, he likes cuddling and herding things!

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2. Albino Bernese Mountain Dog

The color of this dog makes it unusual, and the size of the body is longer than its height. The muzzle is straight and strong, and the coat is moderately thick and long.

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The blue eyes of this dog make it famous. It’s a characteristic that was carried from the genes of Blue Merle.

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This is a breed of herding dog that is the rival of the Border Collie. It’s an intelligent dog and fearless in fights with other breeds.

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6. Puppy with a Mustache

This puppy looks like it has a mustache. How cute is that?

7. Grown-up Mustache Puppy

This is what the puppy looks like when it has grown up.

8. African Painted Dog

It is a wild dog that is used for hunting. This long-legged breed typically roams the woodlands and plains of sub-Saharan Africa. As the name implies, the coat of this canine seems like it is painted. The mottled, irregular coat has patches of yellow, white, brown, black and red fur.

9. Two-faced Dachshunds

This is a two-faced breed of dog in which the condition is caused by gene mutation. However, no one can argue that it isn’t still adorable beyond words.

10. Alaskan Malamute

Cute and smart? The eyes of this Alaskan Malamute make it interesting and unusual. Its body is sturdily and powerfully built; thus, it is expected to have a strong stamina. It’s one of the oldest breeds of dog, but its original look never changes. To avoid boredom, this dog should be given a consistent job.

11. Dalmatian

This is one of the most unusual looking dogs you would ever see. This breed is commonly spotted with black or brown. The unusual thing is that some have a heart-shaped spot on their heads instead of on their sleeves. The spots of a Dalmatian develop later in life, but the value is higher in the show ring if the markings are well distributed and more defined.

12. Pit Bull

What makes this dog unusual is the spots on its nose and the eyeliner. This breed is very powerful, passionate and shows undying willingness. It is very muscular yet agile.

13. Panda German Shepherd

This is a breed of German Shepherd that is piebald colored. The body is very strong and well proportioned.

14. Piebald Dachshund Puppy

This is the offspring of two wieners with receding piebald gene bred together.

15. Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a powerful and robust dog with substantial build that manifests great endurance, agility and strength. The unusually color of the dog pictured above might be due to vitiligo, a condition that causes the loss of skin color in blotches.

16. Dog with Perfect Spots

The perfect combination of the spot on the eyes and its color makes this dog unusual.

17. Golden Retrievers

It’s unusual for this breed to have black spots. It is the result of somatic mutation.

18. Dog and his Black Whiskers

This one also has remarkable markings on her face.

19. Albino dog

What makes this breed unique is the pinkish hue surrounding the eye sockets.

20. Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

Look at those eyes! This is a species of Merle with a tan and black pattern. The color of this breed is the most notable – not to mention the coarse coat some have, while others have a tight and short coat.

21. Zebra Coat Pitbull

This dog looks like a zebra because of the pattern on its coat.

22. Chinese Crested Dog

There are two varieties of this breed in which one is “hairless” and the other is “powderpuff”.

You may have heard the term liger. It refers to a crossbreed between a lion and a tiger. Overtime, scientists have made some of the most extreme combinations of animals and you’ll never believe what their imagination has come up with behind closed doors.

Check out this list of the most unbelievable animal experiments ever.

10. Quail And Chicken

Some scientists decided to fuse a bit of a quail’s brain into a chicken’s brain during the embryo stage. The result? Not so great. Though this chick produced quail-like abilities, it proved to be short-lived. These quail-chicken hybrids died quickly because their body immediately rejected the foreign tissue.

9. Rabbit, Panda And Cat

Although not real the above photo is maybe what a Rabbit-Cat hybrid could have looked like. At one time, scientists decided to use rabbit eggs and fuse them with panda cells. The action was successful. The tricky part came when it was time to transfer these embryos back to rabbits – which resulted in failure. It was then successfully transferred to a cat’s uterus. However, the cat came down with pneumonia and passed away.

8. Frog And Tadpole

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Sometime in 1979, scientists successfully combined two frog embryos of different species. On the left was Ranadalmatina and on the right was Ranaesculenta. The difference between these two frogs was that they developed at different rates, but the incredible part was that they managed to meet somewhere in the middle.

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7. Turtle And Duck

It this what it would have looked like? Well, not exactly. It was very unlikely that these two could be paired up considering one is an amphibian and the other, a mammal. Here, researchers decided to take duck cells and put them in turtle embryos, and take turtle cells and put them in duck embryos. The result? They still looked the same but now carried each other’s cells.

6. Sheep and Rabbit

In the 1960s, it was difficult to transport sheep around, especially from one continent to another. Scientists decided to take sheep embryos and transfer them to rabbits. After they landed, these embryos were taken from the pregnant rabbits and transferred to surrogate sheep mothers.

5. Chicken And Mouse

Mice have teeth while chickens don’t. There are two kinds of tissues that are needed in order to form teeth. Tissue 1 is responsible for the go signal while Tissue 2 supports and forms the teeth. What is done first is that Chicken Tissue 1 and Mouse Tissue 2 are placed in mice’s eyes. Also, Mouse Tissue 2 was added to the chicken embryos. The results were a success and these chickens had teeth.

4. Ibex And Goat

An ibex embryo was attached to a growing goat embryo. The twins were a success until the latter part of the pregnancy, when the goat developed fairly quickly while the ibex came out premature.

3. Rat and Mouse

A special breed of mice that lacked the pancreas gene was created. Embryos were used from these mice and normal rat cells were added to these embryos. It was a success because a normal functioning pancreas was created out of rat cells. Unfortunately, these rat cells built other parts on the body.

2. Fish With Plant-Like Abilities

Aside from the obvious, fish and plants differentiate from each other in terms of the acquisition of food. Fish need to find their own means while plants can make their own food through photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts. A bacteria called Synechococcuselongatus was injected into fertilized eggs of the zebrafish. As a result, they were able to perform photosynthesis for 12 days. When the embryo started producing skin pigments, however, it blocked the light required for photosynthesis, which resulted in fatality.

1. Mouse Eyes and Uterus

Did you know that the eyes of a mouse can serve as a temporary “uterus”? This was successfully done until the embryos got bigger and caused the eye to burst.

The ocean is wide, deep, and full of mystery. It is one of the parts of the Earth most people have yet to see. We’ve always loved to swim at the beach and be amazed with colorful coral reefs as we snorkel, but we’ve never really known everything about the waters – the deepest, darkest parts of it. We’re not even sure if we’re ready to explore it or just prefer to leave it untouched. Luckily, you don’t have to explore it yourself. You can take a look at some of the creepiest things discovered in the ocean. These 19 terrifying things lying in the depths of the deep, dark parts of the sea will surely give you a phobia of ocean.

19. An ancient Neolithic village

This ancient village from the Neolithic period was discovered submerged years ago. It is located in Atlit, Israel. The village is full of rectangle houses, dry stone-walled wells, and some artifacts made from animal bones. It has been said that the village was suddenly abandoned. Studies indicate that a huge tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption engulfed the whole village.

18. The Sea floor

It’s really hard to imagine how this perfectly structured seafloor was made. Even scientists find it difficult to conclude whether this masterpiece is man-made or a natural creation of mother earth. It could be the result of diverging and converging tectonic plates on the sea floor or it could also be another architectural feat made by humans.

17. Underwater city

Diving to the bottom of the ocean is already creepy. How much creepier do you think it would be if you find a submerged ancient Egyptian city while you’re there? Ancient Egypt is known for its exceptional infrastructures that are still standing, but this underwater city is just unbelievable! It is still fully intact! It’s amazingly insane and creepy.

16. A ship sailing underwater!

If you think there is nothing creepy about another titanic-like ship that sunk to the seafloor, think again. This ship was actually used in a war hundreds of years ago. What do you think happens in a war? Millions of people die. That means this carried (and is probably still carrying) all those people who were lost during the battle.

15. Now you see me

This huge eye was found floating in the sea. It is so big that it needs a pair of hands just to carry it.  A human eye is probably just a minute portion of this gigantic eye. Just imagine how huge the owner of this eye must have been! Maybe Krakens and sea monsters were real after all!

14. Poor little birds

These poor little birds were washed ashore, dead. They probably ate some poisonous fish and choked to death. It just goes to show how dangerous the ocean can be.

13. Cinderella’s sneaker?

Oh, this shoe isn’t Cinderella’s! It was found floating in the sea. Who could possibly be careless enough to leave their shoes in the water? Or maybe the owner got attacked by some big fish in the ocean! Yikes!

12. Greece’s Ancient Computer

Computers weren’t widespread centuries ago. How did this important ancient technology go missing and  end up at the bottom of the sea?

11. Ugly and creepy

Can you imagine swimming around with this ugly, creepy creature? Not, at all. Good thing this blob fish only stays in deep and dark ocean recesses. What a relief.

10. Bioluminescence

You don’t think this beauty should be a part of this list, do you? Sure, it must be so magical seeing this beautiful light in the ocean, but it would also be dangerous. Those lights are actually toxins being released. The brighter they glow, the deadlier the water becomes.

9. Creepy art

Art is supposed to be beautiful, not creepy. These statues are actually pretty good, but anyone who sees this at the bottom of the ocean will surely creep out.

8. Michigan Mystery

Now doesn’t that look familiar to you? Yep, it looks like England’s Stonehenge. It has that same effect when a light shines on it from one side.

7. Going down for real

At the bottom of the clear, cold waters of the Arctic Ocean lies a Brazilian boat that sank years ago. The weirdest part is that this unfortunate boat has become a mere tourist attraction for people.

6. Centuries old microbes

The other creepy things you’ve seen on this list are usually only seen in the deep, dark parts of the ocean. These centuries-old microbes, however, are everywhere! They could be at the beach you swam into a while ago. Or in the reef you’ve snorkeled in. They could even be present in the salt water you accidentally drank while swimming. Gross!

5. Vampire squid

This squid looks just like an ordinary squid, but it has something else too — something weird and creepy. When it opens its mouth, you can see suction tentacles and spiny teeth.

4. Big red jellyfish

This guy right here is a deep sea creature, so you won’t be seeing it while swimming in the beach. This 1 meter long jellyfish uses its fleshy arms to capture its prey.

3. Sucker

This sea creature is literally a sucker. A blood sucker, that is. It brutally uses its round, creepy mouth to suck blood from its victims.

2. Mr. Goblin will gobble you up.

Ugh! This goblin shark is so creepy. Its slimy, wet skin looks pretty disgusting. And look at its teeth! They’re so tiny yet so sharp.

1. Thrill frill

This sea monster is seldom seen. Some even say it has gone extinct. But don’t be too relieved just yet. This monster only swims around the unknown parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They say it eats like a snake. It loves to swallow its prey whole.

We learn all about common animals when we’re young: dogs, horses, elephants, and so on. But there are dozens of animals out there that you never knew about. Not only are they unknown by most people, but they’re incredibly unique and some are even adorable. Here are 22 of the most unknown animals that we thought you would be interested in.

 

1. Dhole

It is found in South and Southeast Asia. Dholes are social animals and known to live in large clans where they sometimes split up into smaller packs to hunt. They primarily prey on ungulates by tiring them out in long chases.

2. Babirusa

Baribusa are members of the pig family found in the Indonesian islands. If it does not grind its tusks (achievable through regular activity), they will eventually keep growing until they penetrate the animal’s own skull.

3. Pink fairy armadillo

This animal is approximately 3.5-4.5 inches long, excluding the tail. It can completely bury itself in a matter of seconds when scared. It is known to be nocturnal and burrows small holes near ant colonies. They mainly feed on nearby ants and ant larvae.

4. Fossa

This is a cat-like, carnivorous mammal that is the largest mammalian carnivore on Madagascar and has been compared to a small cougar. Its claws are semi-retractable and have flexible ankles that allow it to climb trees.

5. Gerenuk

Gerenuks are found in dry thorn bushes and deserts in Eastern Africa. Gerenuks have a relatively small head for their body, but their eyes and ears are large. They seldom graze but browse on prickly bushes and trees using their long necks and hind legs.

6. Naked Mole Rat

This creature is resistant to cancer. They also remain “young, healthy and fertile for all its days”. They are used in laboratory experiments for finding a cure for cancer and for decreasing aging.

7. Irrawaddy dolphin

This is a species of oceanic dolphin found near sea coasts and in estuaries and rivers in parts of the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia. Genetically, the Irrawaddy dolphin is closely related to the killer whale.

8. Markhor

The markhor is a species of wild goat in Afghanistan and Pakistan. While chewing cud, a foam-like substance comes out of the markhor’s mouth which drops on the ground and dries. The substance is sought after by locals who believe it extracts snake poison from snake bites.

9. Kiwaidae

This is a type of marine decapod living at deep-sea hydrothermal vents. They are commonly referred to as “yeti crabs” because of their claws and legs which are white and appear to be furry.

10. Snub-nosed monkey

These monkeys live in parts of Asia and get their name from the short stump nose on their face. They inhabit mountain forests and spend the majority of their life in trees and live together in very large groups.

11. Maned Wolf

This wolf resembles a large fox with reddish fur. It is found in open and semi-open areas, especially grasslands with scattered bushes and trees throughout South America.

12. Southern right whale dolphin

This dophin is a small species of mammal found in the southern hemisphere. They are fast swimmers and have no visible teeth and no dorsal fin. They are graceful and move by leaping out of the water repeatedly.

13. Southern Red Muntjac

It has soft brownish/grayish hair and is omnivorous, as they like feeding on grass, fruits as well as small animals. It gives calls similar to barking, usually upon sensing a predator. Males are extremely territorial and can be fierce.

14. Cyphonia Clavata

This species of treehopper has an ant-like structure that’s growing out of its head. The ant-like section on its head is an appendage that hides the treehopper’s actual body.

15. Sunda Colugo

This animal glides as it leaps among trees. It is mainly arboreal, nocturnal, and consumes soft plant parts such as young leaves, shoots, and fruits.

16. Tufted Deer

It is a small species of deer characterized by the tuft of black hair on its forehead. It lives further north over central China. It is mainly solitary or found in pairs and prefers places with good cover.

 

17. Lampreys

They are a type of jawless fish that lives chiefly in coastal and fresh waters. Adults are known by having a toothed, funnel-like mouth. They attach themselves to fish and suck their blood.

18. Raccoon Dog

The raccoon dog is named for its resemblance to the raccoon, to which it is not directly related. They are very good climbers and can climb trees.

19. Patagonian Mara

This herbivorous, rabbit-like animal has distinctively long ears and limbs and its hind limbs are longer and have more muscle than its forelimbs.

20. Amazonian Royal Flycatcher

It is found in forests and woodlands throughout Amazon. They span 6 1/2 inches in length and like to dart from branches to catch insects. They build large nests up to 6 feet long on branches near water.

21. Zebra Duiker

The Zebra Duiker is a small antelope found in the Ivory Coast and other parts of Africa. They have gold/red-brown coats with distinctive zebra-like stripes. They live in lowland rainforests and eat leaves and fruit.

22. Star-Nosed Mole

It is found in wet ranges of eastern Canada and the United States. It is characterized by the 11 pairs of fleshy appendages surrounding its snout, which is used for touch. It is how this mole feels its way through areas.

They’re all so unique, but the gerenuk and the raccoon dog are especially welcome in my house any time. Share these awesome, unique, barely known animals with others. Spread the knowledge and fun!