#1. Red-lipped batfish.
Found off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the batfish’s famous red mouth is used to attract prey as he scuttles around the ocean floor.
#2. Lowland streaked tenrec.
This little guy lives in Madagascar and hunts for bugs, which he attracts with a clicking sound like a bat.
#3. Venezualen poodle moth.
Only discovered in 2009, this fluffy moth was thought to be a hoax when pictures first emerged of the cuddly-looking insect.
#4. Saiga antelope.
This critically endangered antelope lives in China and Mongolia and uses his adorable big nose to filter out dust kicked up by the herd.
#5. Superb Bird of Paradise.
Yes, that really is this bird’s name and yes, it’s a bird; he’s flashing his bright colors and fluffing his feathers to impress a mate with his snazzy dance.
#6. Atheris hispida.
This unusually-spiky snake (or small dragon) might look friendly, but don’t get too close; this is a highly venomous viper.
#7. Blue parrotfish.
This cheerful photobomber uses its beak to scrape tasty algae off of rocks and is the only species to stay bright blue into adulthood.
#8. Kiwa hirsuta.
Discovered in the Pacific Ocean in 2005 has become known as the “yeti lobster” for his fluffy-looking claws (it’s actually setae, or bristles).
#9. Thorny dragon.
This spiky lizard is as tough as he looks. Found in the Australian outback, his thorns make sure other predators stay well away.
#10. Okapi.
Although it looks like a little horse, okapi actually belong to the giraffe family.
#11. Blue glaucus.
Although it’s one of the prettiest sea slugs we’ve ever soon, holding this real-life mermaid can give you a nasty sting.
#12. Panda ant.
This panda ant is neither panda nor ant — it’s a (possibly very confused) wasp.
#13. Harlequin mantis shrimp.
This super-colorful predator will draw you in with his prettiness and then strike with claws as powerful as a 22. caliber bullet. Yikes.
#14. Shoebill.
Also know as a whalehead (but that sounds mean), this stork-like bird lives in the tropical forests of east Africa.
#15. Umbonia spinosa.
This tree-hopping bug uses his giant dorsal horn to cut through plant stems before drinking the juice.
#16. Hummingbird hawk-moth.
Is it a bird? Nope, it’s a moth. Found across the world, they are considered lucky after a swarm of hawk-moths were seen flying across the English channel by Allied forces on D-Day.
#17. Sunda flying lemur.
This lemur flies (okay, glides) from tree to tree, but this super-strong climber is nearly helpless on the forest floor.
#18. Patagonian mara.
Also known as a Patagonian Hare, this enormous rodent is one of few animals that mates for life. Aww.