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Weirdest Animals In Existence by Rexian(m): 11:20am On Dec 09, 2015 |
#Leafy seadragon
Named after the dragons of Chinese
mythology, Leafy seadragons (Phycodurus
eques) resemble a piece of drifting seaweed as
they float in the seaweed-filled water. The
Leafy seadragon, with green, orange and gold
hues along its body, is covered with leaf-like
appendages, making it remarkably
camouflaged. Only the fluttering of tiny fins or
the moving of an independently swiveling eye,
reveals its presence.
Like the seahorse, the male seadragon carries
as many as 150-200 eggs. After being
deposited by the female, the eggs are carried
in the honeycomb-shaped area (known as the
brood patch) under the male's tail for
approximately eight weeks. Seadragons have
no teeth or stomach and feed exclusively on
mysidopsis shrimp. Known as "Australian
seahorses" in Australia, they are found in
calm, cold water that is approximately 50-54°
F (10-12° C). Leafy seadragons have been
protected by the South Australian government
since 1982.
Sun Bear
The Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear
found primarily in the tropical rainforests of
#Southeast Asia.
The Sun Bear stands approximately 4 ft (1.2
m) in length, making it the smallest member
in the bear family. It is often called the dog
bear because of its small stature. It has a 2 in
(5 cm) tail and on average weighs less than
145 lb (65 kg). Males tend to be slightly larger
than females.
Unlike other bears, the Sun Bear's fur is short
and sleek. This adaptation is probably due to
the lowland climates it inhabits. Dark black or
brown-black fur covers its body, except on the
chest where there is a pale orange-yellow
marking in the shape of a horseshoe. Similar
colored fur can be found around the muzzle
and the eyes. This distinct marking gives the
sun bear its name.
#Komondor Dog
Females are 27 inches (69cm) at the withers.
Male Komondorok are a minimum of 28
inches at the withers, but many are over 30
inches tall, making this one of the larger
common breeds of dog. The body is not overly
coarse or heavy, however, and people
unfamiliar with the breed are often surprised
by how quick and agile the dogs are.
Its long, thick, strikingly corded white coat
(the heaviest amount of fur in the canine
world) resembles dreadlocks or a mop. The
puppy coat is soft and fluffy. However, the
coat is wavy and tends to curl as the puppy
matures. A fully mature coat is formed
naturally from the soft undercoat and the
coarser outer coat combining to form tassels,
or cords. Some help is needed in separating
the cords so the dog does not turn into one
large matted mess. The length of the cords
increases with time as the coat grows.
Shedding is very minimal with this breed,
contrary to what one might think (once cords
are fully formed). The only substantial
shedding occurs as a puppy before the
dreadlocks fully form. The Komondor is born
with only a white coat, unlike the similar-
looking Puli, which is usually white, black or
sometimes grayish. However, a working
Komondor's coat may be discolored by the
elements, and may appear off-white if not
washed regularly.
#Angora Rabbit
The Angora rabbit is a variety of domestic
rabbit bred for its long, soft hair. The Angora
is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit,
originating in Ankara, Turkey, along with the
Angora cat and Angora goat. The rabbits were
popular pets with French royalty in the mid
1700s, and spread to other parts of Europe by
the end of the century. They first appeared in
the United States in the early 1900s. They are
bred largely for their long wool, which may be
removed by shearing or plucking (gently
pulling loose wool).
There are many individual breeds of Angora
rabbits, four of which are ARBA recognized.
Such breeds include, French, German, Giant,
English, Satin, Chinese, Swiss, Finnish, to
name a few.
#Red Panda
The Red Panda, Ailurus fulgens ("shining cat,"
from a Latinized form of the Greek, ailouros,
"cat," and the participial form of the Latin
fulgere, "to shine" ![]()
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