There is not a non-interesting animal in the world, but let’s be honest that some are more interesting than others. The way they look, behave, reproduce, or combine make them rare specimens different from all other animals. In this article, we will look at all the fascinating animals (some you may not even know that they exist)…
1: Hyrax
The Hyrax, also known as ‘dassie,’ is the first place in this list; let us discover why… The Hyrax looks like a rabbit and a guinea pig… it is found in east and southern Africa and the Middle East. Surprisingly, its closest relatives are the elephant and manatee.
The animal will grow tusks that keep growing throughout its life; additionally, it has cheek teeth like the rhinoceros. When the babies are born, they climb on their mother’s back and lie on this gland, which helps their imprint.
Similar to a horse, the Hyrax is unable to vomit. It has a multi-chambered stomach and can’t break down cellulose like a cow. As it is cold-blooded, it has to stay in the sun for a long time to warm up, just like a reptile.
As you may have noticed, the Hyrax is an incredible animal with different characteristics from different types of animals. Click here to read more about the Hyrax…
2: Sperm Whale
This one is a marine animal- if you haven’t already guessed by the name whale. It is one of the largest toothed carnivores with the largest brain and emits the loudest sound. Unfortunately, it is highly hunted and is on the verge of extinction because of the sperm oil found in its head.
They can dive to 6600 feet for their favorite meal – giant squid. They can communicate with other sperm whales, allowing them to find their prey. Interestingly, this vocalization (way of communicating) is learned and not innate.
The whale produces sperm oil, but it also makes ambergris in its gut. Ambergris is still used in perfume and is sometimes found washed up on beaches. Indeed, it is vomited up because it’s made when the indigestible beaks of squid irritate the whale’s digestive system, and the whale secretes a lubricant to ease the irritation. Sperm whales also sleep vertically with their heads just beneath the water’s surface, and no one knows why.
3: Sloth
While he’s name originated from the seven deadly sins- this animal is very carefree, hanging from tree to tree with no stress. It eats, sleep, mates gives birth, and even dies hanging upside down in a tree. The only thing it doesn’t do in its tree is relieved itself. Then, it will climb ever-so-slowly down the tree, drag itself to the spot where it always does its business, then very slowly climb back up. Biologists do not know why the sloth leaves its tree to do this of all activities, for it makes it subject to predators.
The sloth has a dependent relationship with algae, which grows in its fur, turning it green. Algae is not the only thing that lives in its fur; it also shelters moths, mites, and beetles. Some interesting facts about the sloth as they have long arms. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for about 40 minutes underwater. Compared to other mammals, the sloth does not have seven vertebrae in its neck- they have more or less depending on the species.
These are the three most interesting animals on earth; they have usual characteristics. In the comments, let us know what you think about these three animals and if you have any more animals that we can add to the list…