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[Vince Keegan]

 There are a wide range of species of flora and fauna on Earth, most of which aren’t even known to us, either due to their habitat or their way of living. Here is a list of the Top 10 most wonderfully weird animals on the planet

1) Bumblebee bat



This tiny creatures competes with the Etruscan pygmy shrew for the designation of the world’s smallest mammal. It is about 29 to 33 mm in length. They are now considered as one of the 12 most endangered species on the planet. It can be found in western Thailand and southeast Burma.

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2) Giant Salamandar



The Giant salamander is the largest amphibian known today.  It can grow up to 6 feet long. They are usually found in ponds and brooks of China, Japan and USA.

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3) Tarsiers



Tarsiers are little apes which are found only in the islands of Southeast Asia. However, they mostly live in Borneo. They are 4-6 inches tall and their eyes are each the size of their brains. What makes these primates so rare is the fact that they were completely carnivorous-they eat bugs, birds, lizards, snakes and bats.
 

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4) Leafy seadragon



The leafy seadragon gets its name from both its appearance as well Chinese mythology. It gives the illusion of floating seaweed with long leaf-like extensions all over the body. They are not for thrusting itself through the water but only as a means of camouflage. The leafy seadragon pushes itself by means of a pectoral fin on the edge of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closer to the tail end.

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5) Angora rabbit



One of the oldest types of domestic rabbit, it is bred for its long, soft hair. It originated in Ankara, Turkey, along with the Angora cat and Angora goat. They are largely bred for their long wool, which may be removed by shearing, combing or plucking. There are many individual breeds of Angora rabbits, four of which are ARBA recognized: English, French, Giant and Satin. Other breeds include German, Chinese, Swiss to name a few.

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Emperor Tamarin



Its named was intended as a joke as it was named after German emperor Wilhem II, who sported a unique handlebar mustache during his reign. It is found in southwest Amazon Basin, in east Peru, north Bolivia and in the west Brazilian states of Acre and Amazonas. It reaches a length of 24 to 26 cm with a 35 cm long tail.

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