![]() Still, these ugly monkeys are great swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. Some opine it helps the male monkey attract its mate, others feel it lets them make loud calls, while yet others state that they use their nose to intimidate other males. ![]() There are multiple opinions associated with its nose. Primarily a resident of the Asian island of Borneo, the Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is regarded as an ugly animal owing to its long, bulbous nose that makes its sight seem dreadful. Proboscis Monkey – Ugliest Monkey in Asia While they are ugly, the greatest advantage they hold is that they are nearly blind, in a way blessed as they can’t see each other’s ugliness! 4. Naked mole rats can live relatively longer than other rodents like mice, rats, or guinea pigs, holding a life span of 30 years. These ugly mammal species lead an insect-like life with hundreds of underground colonies formed by dozen rats led by a queen rat. The only few hairs these nasty animals have on their bodies act as whiskers and help them feel the surroundings. Naked Mole-Rat – Ugliest Rodent in AfricaĪpart from being one of the ugliest animals on earth, naked mole rats ( Heterocephalus glaber), with their naked, hairless bodies, spend all their life burrowing below the ground. They are not profuse breeders and give birth to an infant every two years. These ugly monkeys feed on seeds, flowers, and small animals. While these features provide them with sound health, they make them look like ugly animals at the same time. Their key characteristic is their bald head and red face, which indicates good health. ![]() Restricted to the Varzea forests in the waters of the Western Amazon of Peru and Brazil, the bald uakari ( Cacajao calvus) is a new world monkey with a short tail, red face, and a bald head. Bald Uakari – Ugliest Monkey in South America Thanks to various wildlife preservation initiatives, now their numbers are close to 200! 2. It’s worth mentioning that at one point in the 20th century, these ugly animals were on the verge of extinction, with just eight individuals alive, making them one of the rarest birds. What makes this ugly bird weird looking is the bald, wrinkled, multi-colored head, with no head feathers – closely resembling the vultures. However, you cannot deny the gross feeling you get when seeing them up close. It’s a pleasure to see them glide elegantly over the deserts and canyons of Western USA. Standing almost ten feet tall, Californian condors ( Gymnogyps californianus) are bestowed with the coveted title of “ second-largest flying land bird.” Californian Condor – Ugliest Bird in the World Here are the ugliest creatures on the planet. Wondering what are the ugliest animals in the world? Read on! 18 Ugliest Animals in the World In fact, this article features nothing less than 18 ugly animals, including the ugliest animal ever. Today, we decided to bring the not-so-pretty creatures of nature to show that not every animal is as cute as a panda. We often feature the most beautiful birds, the cutest animals, the most colorful birds, and so on. (tick all that apply)Why is the black oreo fish a valuable commodity?The bearded angler breaks the record for the.?Good try! Hopefully you've learnt something new about ika? (fish)Kei te pai! You know your ika! (fish)Īll the images featured in this quiz are from Te Papa Press's award winning book The Fishes of New Zealand.Ready to see the ugliest animals in the world? Well, we warned you. Take the quiz and learn about some of them.What is this shark called?When the males of this species become sexually mature, they.?Which tropical fruit is this fish named after?What sex is this anglerfish?What happens when this fish is caught?What are the two holes on the top of this numbfish’s head?Why is this whalefish so red?This hairynose blobfish is. Quiz: New Zealand's ugliest fishesThere are some bizarre looking fish that live in the depths of New Zealand’s waters. Corporate partnerships Hononga kaipakihi.Friends of Te Papa: Our membership programme Ngā Hoa o Te Papa: Te hōtaka mema.Media sales and licensing Te hohoko papāho me te manatā.Past exhibitions Ngā whakaaturanga o mua.Touring exhibitions Ngā whakaaturanga poi haere.Guides to caring for objects Tiaki Kohinga, Tiaki Taonga. ![]() For museums and galleries Mō ngā muhiama me ngā whare toi.Read, watch, play Kōrero, mātaki, purei.Discover the collections Tūhuratia ngā kohinga.
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