1. Vampire squid
   Blobfish
2. Banjo shark
   Great white

No, it doesn’t suck blood, but it does look terrifying! The Vampire squid lives at great depths where it hunts its prey. They are also known to have big eyes in proportion to the rest of their body.

1. Indian purple frog
   Blobfish
2. Vampire squid
   Lilac-breasted roller

A cool name, isn’t it? But wow, that’s one ugly fish. Blobfish are found off the coast of both New Zealand and Australia and live at depths of around 1,200 meters.

1. Caribou
   Armadillo
2. Lilac-breasted roller
   Pelican

Certainly one of the most colorful birds of the world, the Lilac-breasted roller is found mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. It is also sometimes called the fork-tailed roller.

1. Toad
   Newt
2. Salamander
   Indian purple frog

Not quite sure how the Indian purple frog moves around. That’s a big frog right there! And that face? The Indian purple has a pointed snout that immediately makes it look different from other frogs.

1. Blue-ringed octopus
   Giant squid
2. Dumbo octopus
   Man-o-war

The Blue-ringed octopus is a fairly standard looking octopus except they have blue rings! Don’t be fooled, however. This octopus has a very strong venom which can be lethal.

1. Prickly bush viper
   Pangolin
2. Anteater
   Racoon

Known as the scaly anteater, Pangolins are not related to anteaters in any way, or sloths for that matter. They are their own animal. This insect eater is covered in scales, and this is the only mammal in the world to have them. They eat mostly ants and termites.

1. Seven-toed sloth
   Shoebill
2. Saiga antelope
   Pink fairy armadillo

Armadilloes are pretty awesome, and the most awesome amongst them is clearly the Pink fairy armadillo. Found in Argentina, this is the smallest of the armadillo species. It was discovered in 1825.

1. Pufferfish
   Bigfin squid
2. Grenadier
   Goblin shark

It is thought that grenadiers are one of the most populous fish found at great depths. In fact, scientists believe they make up around 15% of the population at these depths. They can live as deep as 6 kilometers!

1. Humboldt squid
   Big red jellyfish
2. Giant octopus
   Tiger shark

It’s big. It’s red, and it’s made of jelly. Well, not quite; it’s not that red actually, it just has a faint tinge. This jellyfish does not have tentacles per se, as they are almost like mini arms. It uses these to catch its prey.

1. Fossa
   Jaguar
2. Lynx
   Puma

You would think the Fossa was related to the cat family. It isn’t. Found in Madagascar, the Fossa is more related to the mongoose family. This carnivore eats small animals, reptiles and birds.

1. Boomslang
   Puff adder
2. Cape Cobra
   Prickly bush viper

A stunning looking reptile, the Prickly Bush Viper has scales that turn upwards. These actually look like feathers from a distance. Don’t be fooled, however. And stay clear!

1. Rockfish
   Barreleye
2. Bluefin tuna
   Basking shark

The Barreleye is a strange looking fish. Not only does it have two upward looking eyes, but they are also encased in a transparent dome. Weird, isn’t it?

1. Blue-ringed octopus
   Giant squid
2. Glass squid
   Smoothskin octopus

We know they are there, we just don’t see them that often. Giant squids are creatures of legend, and it is thought the legendary sea monster, the Kraken, was a giant squid. These creatures only have one enemy… the sperm whale.

1. Jerboa
   Kangaroo
2. Rabbit
   Water deer

If a mouse and a kangaroo mated, you might get a Jerboa. Actually, this strange looking animal is part of the rodent family. Well, they do look like mice but those long legs help the Jerboa jump really well.

1. Starling
   Hummingbird hawk moth
2. Ladybug
   Silkworm moth

That’s a seriously impressive moth! Humminbird hawk moths are found in Europe and Africa amongst other places. This moth is big and can have a wingspan of up to 1.8 inches. They have a long proboscis that is used to extract honey from plants.

1. Piranha
   Hatchetfish
2. Catfish
   Archerfish

Why is it called a Hatchetfish? Well, it looks a little like a hatchet, doesn’t it? These fish are noted for their eyes, which actually point upwards, allowing them to see food above them easier.

1. Giant isopod
   Yabby
2. Rock lobster
   Prawn

If this thing lived in the shallows, not many people would choose to go into the ocean! It’s scary looking. Luckily, these creatures are only found very deep, where they crawl the bottom of the ocean. They live in the Atlantic ocean mostly.

1. Chimp
   Proboscis monkey
2. Gorilla
   Orangutang

Found on the island of Borneo, the proboscis monkey is easily identified through its large nose. Why is it there? Well, to attract females. Sadly, they are an endangered species.

1. Thorny dragon
   Big hairy armadillo
2. Iguana
   Chameleon

Found in Australia, the Thorny Devil lizard has hard spines. This is a protection against predators. Who would want to swallow that? They are harmless to humans, preferring to eat ants or plants.

1. Giant isopod
   Anglerfish
2. Bluegill
   Pike

The Anglerfish has his own lure to attract prey. It is a flesh protrusion from the top of his head that attracts other fish, which the anglerfish then attacks. Other fish must be a little stupid! Why go near this fierce looking thing?

1. Puma
   Maned wolf
2. Lion
   Tiger

So what’s so special about the Maned wolf? Well, it's those long legs! And guess what? This isn’t a wolf, either. It is a from the genus Chrysocyon and the only species in that genus. Incidentally, Chrysocyon means “golden dog.”

1. Chevrotain
   Fallow deer
2. Arctic deer
   Springbok

Found in Asia, the Chevrotain is more commonly called the Mouse Deer. A similar species live in Africa. They are ungulates, a diverse family that includes deer, donkeys, and cattle, to name a few. Adults weigh around 8 kilograms.

1. Gulper eel
   Hatchetfish
2. Bream
   Moray eel

The Gulper eel gets its name from its huge mouth. This means it can swallow its prey, thanks to the loosely hinged jaw been able to open very wide. It is also named the Pelican eel because its jaw is similar in looks to the beak of a pelican.

1. Banjo shark
   Mahi mahi
2. Mackerel
   Snaggletooth

Now that’s ugly! The Snaggletooth has an impressive jaw with sharp teeth. These fish live at depths of up to 2,500 meters. Here, they produce their own light that attracts their prey to their demise.

1. African toad
   Desert rain frog
2. Ghost frog
   American spadefoot toad

Blink, and you will miss it. The desert rain frog is tiny, which helps it evade predators. Growing only to around 6 centimeters, this frog is only found in a small section of Namibia and South Africa.

1. Tapir
   Capybara
2. Okapi
   Oryx

The Okapi is a strange looking beast. Often called the zebra giraffe, the Okapi is indeed related to the giraffe. They are found in central Africa and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height.

1. Dumbo octopus
   Snaggletooth
2. Jellyfish
   Cod

Actually, that’s pretty cute! Named after the Disney character, Dumbo the octopus lives at great depths, around 3,000 to 4,000 meters. They feed on crustaceans, worms, and bivalves.

1. Banjo shark
   Pacific black dragon
2. Sea snake
   Common dentex

The Pacific Black dragons live at great depths where they hunt their prey. Well, females that is. Males never eat and they die after mating. Males and females also look very different, with females growing far bigger. That’s probably because they get to eat!

1. Patagonian mara
   Okapi
2. Guinea pig
   Gerbil

Part of the rodent family, the Patagonian mara is only found in Argentina. It is noted for its long legs and almost resembles a jackrabbit in that regard. Adults can weigh up to 16 kilograms.

1. Giraffe
   Gerenuk
2. Elk
   Zebra

Well, the Gerenuk would pass for any other type of antelope, until you see its long neck. In fact, the name of this animal means “giraffe-necked” in the Somali language. These antelopes are found in near the horn of Africa.

1. Giant ground sloth
   Sunda flying lemur
2. Squirrel
   Marmoset

Look at those eyes! So cute! The Sunda flying lemur is found throughout Southeast Asia and is only one of two flying lemur species in the world. Technically, it doesn’t fly; it glides while making huge jumps from tree to tree.

1. Dragon fish
   Viper fish
2. Blobfish
   Bristlemouth

Although they start life near the surface of the ocean as eggs, Dragonfish lives at depths of up to 2 kilometers deep. These fish produce their own light that is used for hunting.

1. Cookiecutter shark
   Goblin shark
2. Sand shark
   Frilled shark

Frilled sharks are not often seen. Scientists have deemed them to be a living fossil. These incredible creatures live in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is thought that they eat their prey whole. Scary!

1. Galjoen
   Coffinfish
2. Sea toad
   Red jellyfish

The Coffinfish has the ability to inflate itself when in danger, just like a puffer fish. They use protrusion on their body to lure their prey in and then they attack.

1. Deep-sea smelt
   Football fish
2. Eel
   Stargazer

Electric shocks! Yes, and it hides from its enemies. The Stargazer is so called as it has eyes on the top of its head, as well as its mouth. This fish will embed itself in the sand waiting for its prey. Scary!

1. Duiker
   Tufted deer
2. Cape buffalo
   Giraffe

Probably the first thing you might notice about the tufted deer is those large incisors. Tufted deer receive their name from their tufts of hair on the top of their heads. Only the males have the canine-like teeth.

1. Chimaera
   Lanternfish
2. Black seadevil
   Humpback anglerfish

Also known as ghost sharks, these strange creatures are close relatives with sharks. They only live in deep water, over 2,000 meters and are not often seen. Chimaera grow up to 5 foot in length.

1. Saiga antelope
   Oryx
2. Fossa
   Impala

Sadly, the Saiga antelope is highly endangered. They are noted for their strange snouts. Many have died in their masses from various diseases over the past years.

1. Shoebill
   Eagle
2. Vulture
   Cape robin

Although it looks scary, a Shoebill, found in Africa, is fairly harmless. And the name? Well, it comes from that impressive bill, doesn’t it? Shoebills are sometimes called Whaleheads.

1. Crayfish
   Shrimp
2. Amphipod
   Krill

Amphipods are crustaceans found throughout the oceans of the world. In the deep, however, they can grow fairly big, with some reaching a foot in length. Let’s hope they stay down there!