The world is huge. It is a vast planet with so many places to explore and discover. The world has plenty of different environments and ecosystems all of which make homes for different animals. Animals are amazing. With how huge the world is, it is impossible that they have all been discovered at this point, especially when considering sea creatures and how much of the ocean is unexplored.
There are some interesting and somewhat peculiar creatures out there that you may have never even seen before. These creatures, great and small, play important roles in their own ecosystem, so it's worth learning about them and discovering something new. Some are cute, some are creepy, and some are kind of unreal.
Here we have collected 25 animals that you might have never know existed before now. Take a look and maybe you will find your new favourite animal amongst this list.
The Nyala
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Bagworms, they make houses out of small sticks and silk
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The Greasefish, it is so greasy it can be used for starting and maintaining a fire
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Yellow-backed Duiker
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The Potoo, or Ghost Bird
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Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo
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The Andean Mountain Cat
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The Great-Eared Nightjar
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Black and Yellow Broadbill
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The Bat-Eared Fox
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The Giant Flying Squirrel
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An Elephantfish
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The Standard-Winged Nightjar
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Saiga Antelope
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The Dhole, native to Asia
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The Numbat, a marsupial
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Rupicola Rupicola, this is a bird
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The Takin, a relative of sheep
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The Picasso bug
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The Paradise Flying Snake, it flattens to glide
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The African Forest Buffalo
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The Goliath Tigerfish
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The Gharial
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An Indian Purple Frog
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Bunny Harvestman arachnid
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