The world is full of strange and fascinating creatures, from the II lemur to the zombie fish. Each of these creatures has its own unique characteristics and behaviors that make them stand out from the rest.
The II lemur is a creature of myth and legend in Madagascar. It is said to be an omen of bad luck and is known for its unusual feeding ritual called percussive foraging. This involves tapping on trees to chew a hole inside the wood and then inserting its long middle finger to pull out grubs.
The zombie fish is a species of fish that is capable of surviving even when there is no water available. When temperatures rise, they tuck themselves into the ground to live as long as they desire.
The red-lipped batfish is a species of fish that is known for its remarkable classic red lips. According to some studies, this helps them find mates. They also possess an ilcellium on their nose which attracts smaller fish and invertebrates, allowing them to catch and eat them.
Scorpion Mountain is a strange phenomenon that occurs in some parts of the world. Thousands of scorpions shape up into a muddy mountain with no apparent reason. It is believed that the mud is infested with small insects or there is something that attracts them inside the mud.
The mata mata turtle has a shell that resembles a piece of wood with spiky ridge scales. It also has an enlarged and flattened head and neck with a wide mouth and a long snout. Its mating ritual involves a terrifying courtship ritual where the male extends its head and neck, opens and closes its mouth, and wiggles its little head flaps.
The superb bird of paradise is mostly found in the rainforests of Australia. It has a unique way of attracting its mating partner which includes dancing and loud noises. The male birds display a wooing layout of blue-green feathers in order to impress the female superb birds.
The sea monster is a sunfish that was spotted off the coast of Laguna Beach in California. It weighed up to two tons and liked to bathe near the surface of the water. Despite its monstrous appearance, sunfish tend to be gentle and calm towards humans.
Swimming with great white sharks is an incredible experience. Marine biologist Ocean Ramsey shared a video of her off the coast of Hawaii swimming with the largest great white shark on the planet. The shark