the seven rarest and strangest animals in the world that you must know

1. Carrier Shell

This animal belongs to the class of Molluscs, and decorate its own shell by selecting some other shells, rocks, or other pieces, then attaching it to its own shell. There are 22 species, and each species likes to decorate its shell with the objects it likes.

1. Okapi

(Okapia johnstoni) is a mammal from the Ituri Rain Forest in Central Africa. Although this animal has a striped skin similarity with zebra, okapi has closer kinship with giraffe. The resemblance to zebra and giraffe suggests a cross between the two, but in spite of the similarity of certain features, the animal is not in fact closely related to the zebra. Animals originating from the Ituri Rain Forest in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo were only discovered by local residents in 1901.

1. Yeti Crab

No one knows the usefulness of the hairs that line the claws. In theory, these hairs may be useful to trap bacteria that then filter out the toxins out.

1. Philippine Tarsier

They are one of the smallest animals in the world. Their eyes are very large, and are used like a nighvision when hunting prey. This animal has been classified as a rare animal.

1. Whorl-Tooth Shark
   

This strange but real animal lived more than 250 million years ago, and is now extinct. The length can reach 13 feet long. The lower teeth are similar to a chainsaw, while the upper teeth contain only a few teeth.

1. Narwhal narwhalpod
   

These animals are very rarely seen. Narwhal means a corpse; so named because of its bluish and filthy color. This animal is very similar to Unicorn and has 2 upper teeth. This tooth will grow up to 7-10 feet, but its usefulness is still unknown.

1. Thorny Devil

These animals are also called Moloch, or mountain devils. Dr. John Gray, who discovered this reptile, took his name from the Canaanite god (Moloch), who once sacrificed children. It can grow up to 8 inches and is a non-aggressive animal. It has the ability to absorb water through its skin.