Hey everyone,welcome to my blog,today I'll be talking about some Of The weirdest and special animals on our dear planet earth
- Ribbon worm
A man encountered this green jelly-like ribbon worm, or Nemertea, while fishing in the port of Penghu in Taiwan (pictured below). It has a proboscis, or feeding tube - the pink ribbon seen here - which it ejects while hunting. The proboscis secretes a mucus-like substance that paralyses its prey. Nemertea usually live underwater in tropical regions, but are also known to inhabit cool, damp terrestrial areas. They are also undoubtedly disgusting.
Where to spot them
Taiwan (and elsewhere): Should you wish to, ribbon works can usually be seen underwater in tropical regions, but are also known to inhabit cool, damp terrestrial areas.
The nemertea uses a proboscis to eject a serum that paralyses its prey
2.Western tarsier
You've heard of eyes bigger than your stomach - well, now meet the animal that has eyes as big as its brain. The Gollum-like western tarsier has possibly nature's best night vision goggles, while it uses its claw-like digits and powerful back legs to leap between trees in search of insects and small invertebrates, and to claw them out from nooks and crannies in branches.
Where to spot them
The tarsier is native to Borneo and parts of Sumatra. It can also be seen in the Philippines.
The tarsier has eyes larger than its brain
3.Mata mata
It may look like a pile of rotting leave mould, but this is actuallt a freshwater turtle. Its protruding nose acts as a snorkel, and uses its mouth as a low-pressure vaccuum to suck fish inside when they approach. Its carapace can measure up to 45 cm (18 in), and when fully grown they can weigh up to 15 kg (33 lb).
Where to spot them
The mata mata can be found across South America, notably in slow-moving streams and pools in northern Bolivia, eastern Peru, Ecuador, eastern Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern and central Brazil.
The mata mata is carnivorous and feeds on small fish.
4.Lowland streaked tenrec
This spiny mammal bristles with barbed quills that it uses to ward of predators - mostly mongoose - by erecting them, pointing them forward, and driving them into the attacker's nose or paws. In bold yellow and brown stripes, the tenrec weighs about 200g and feeds on earthworms and insects.
Where to spot them
Northern and eastern Madagascar, where it can mostly be found in long, shallow burrows, in family groups.
The lowland streaked tenrec inhabits northern and eastern Madagascar.
5.Axolotl
The Lazarus of the animal world, this salamander has fascinating healing powers, with an ability to regrow limbs, parts of its brain and spinal cord. Its feathery gills and lidless eyes are explained by the fact that it remains in larval stage throughout its life. It is often mistaken for a fish, but is actually an amphibian.
Where to spot them
The Mexican axolotl is critically endangered and in the wild can only be found in Lake Xochimilco, near Mexico City.
The axolotl has remarkable capacities for regenerating body parts