Explain to me what kind of animal this is? (15 photos)

Sometimes we find not only strange and interesting things, but also unusual animals. For the authors of these photographs, they would have remained unidentified if not for Internet experts! Let's take a look at these strange and cool creatures

“What kind of rodent is this?”





This is a mole rat. He is neither a mole nor a rat. Belongs to the rodent family.

“The slipperiest thing I've ever touched. Who is this?"



This is a large leopard slug. After contact with it, it is better to wash your hands, as it can be a carrier of various infections.

“What is this unusual lizard?”





This is an ocular chalcid.

“Found this insect on a trail in Northern India”



This is a species of long-tongued horsefly, philoliche longirostris.

“We need help figuring out what kind of baby this is.”



This is a Cape hyrax.

"Who could it be?"



Ktyr is a predatory insect that preys on smaller flies.

“What is this strange animal?”



This is a giant river turtle, and it probably has albinism, which is why it has this color.

“What are these blue creatures that I found on the rocky coast of Cefalu in Sicily?”



Velella. They often wash up on beaches along the northern Oregon coast.

“Saw this adorable animal at the zoo relaxing with the giant turtles and flying foxes.”



Mouse deer. There are several species, but this one looks like a large mouse deer.

“What kind of miracle is this? Landed on my friend, trying to level out, was found near the water."



This is a June beetle that is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

“I saw it crawling on the tire of my car. Does anyone know what this is?



This is a bagworm. The insect uses various debris to build a small house, which it carries with it until it is time to pupate.

"What is this? Some kind of starfish?



This is a snaketail. In fact, it is not a starfish, but it is very close to it.

“A strange shiny and luminous creature. Found in Costa Rica"



This is a sea sapphire. A small crustacean that lives in warm ocean waters.

“What kind of bird is this?”



This appears to be an Australian plume chick.

“Can anyone tell me what this animal is that looks like a baby monkey with claws almost like a bird?”



This is the golden-shouldered tamarin.