The Most Extraordinary Animals on the Planet

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The animals that defy belief.....

A list some of the most extraordinary and unbelievable animals to have been found on Earth has been drawn up.

They are the creatures that seem like they should not really exist.

A new book has revealed some of the most extraordinary animals to be found on Earth.

In some cases they could even be mistaken for being mythical beasts.


The cheerful-looking Axolotl is on the list of the most extraordinary animals to grace our planet.

“The real world is much more extraordinary than many of the myths and dreams that people have had,” said author Caspar Henderson.

He has scored the scientific records for animals that he describes as “barely imagined beings” due to their bizarre appearance and qualities.

Read more.......

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wil...fy-belief.html

These are amazing animals.

[David Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close David]

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That animal sure fits your name "Happy" Ha!

[HunterWoods Cub Find all posts View Profile Close HunterWoods]

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Have stumbled across the Mexican Axolotl before, fascinating creature, whats most fascinating is its narrow geographical location, only found in one lake in mexico

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They come in tons of variations too., like this one, wich probably is the most weird one..

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It looks like some kinda doll

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Starting to lose its charm.. but still cool.

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Pop goes the cuteness..

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Better end this festival of pictures with a cool one instead :D

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Great pictures Hunterwoods..... keep the Axolotl's pics coming.

[Michael Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Michael]

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I think the axolotl might be the weirdest, but no list of extraordinary animals is complete without the peacock spider!



here's some more photos and info...

http://www.worldanimalfacts.com/the-peacock-spider/

I never thought I would consider a spider beautiful!

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Starting to lose its charm.. but still cool.

I wouldn't say that it started to lose its charm. In fact, I think it's even cooler looking like a dragonic catfish.

Pop goes the cuteness..

This, too, looks like an ancient amphibian.

It looks like some kinda doll

This one, on the other hand, is creepy.