Are Mythical Beasts Real or Wondrous Creatures on Earth?

On Earth, there are still many peculiar creatures that will leave you questioning your eyesight.

One of these fascinating creatures is the Dumbo octopus. It’s known for its unusual head shape, which features two fins protruding above it, resembling the ears of the flying elephant Dumbo from Walt Disney’s animated film of the same name in 1941. Additionally, it boasts eight tentacles for self-defense.

The star-nosed mole may have an odd-looking nose, but it serves a vital purpose. Due to the mole’s limited vision, its unique nose helps it perceive its surroundings effectively.

The purple ceiling slug is a crimson, naked slug found exclusively in the rocky areas of Mt. Kaputar National Park in New South Wales, Australia. The park’s distinct and spectacular geological landscape is the result of volcanic activity, weathering, and erosion processes.

The long-nosed frog, resembling “Buratino” from a famous tale, is a native Australian species.

Black Rain Frogs are indigenous to the southern coast of Africa. When threatened, these frogs often inflate themselves as a self-defense mechanism.

The spiny devil lizard, measuring about 20 cm in length, resides in Australia. Despite its name and appearance, these creatures are not ferocious; they primarily feed on ants.

The sea spider is an extraordinarily strange marine creature that inhabits the deep sea near the Indian Ocean region. The largest sea spiders discovered can reach lengths of up to 20 meters.

Found in the Moroccan desert, the peculiar animal uses all eight legs to move in a wheel-like fashion, helping it escape from predators.

The colorful shrimp is native to Indonesia, adding a vibrant touch to its underwater environment.

Finally, the glowing fluff is a newly born monkey with the remarkable ability to emit green light at night. These primates are the result of genetic modifications carried out by Japanese scientists, marking the first instance of passing on the fluorescence trait to the next generation among primates worldwide.

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