absurd creatures – Page 2

November 28, 2016

The Arapaima Is Pretty Much a Tank With Scales and Eyeballs

This massive fish grows to 10 feet long and is covered with armored scales, making it an apex predator of incredible proportions. The post The Arapaima Is Pretty Much a Tank With Scales and Eyeballs appeared first on WIRED.

November 21, 2016

The Coati Is Part Raccoon, Part Monkey, and Part Pig

If the coati had a rich internal life, it would probably be having a major identity crisis. The post The Coati Is Part Raccoon, Part Monkey, and Part Pig appeared first on WIRED.

November 7, 2016

Silly Mudskipper. Fish Aren’t Supposed to Be Walking on Land

One particular fish hasn't seemed to make up its mind about living in the water or on land: the mudskipper. The post Silly Mudskipper. Fish Aren't Supposed to Be Walking on Land appeared first on WIRED.

October 31, 2016

Bats: The 60-MPH Speed Demons of the Sky

Bats have a little secret I'd like to share with you: They can be astonishingly fast. The post Bats: The 60-MPH Speed Demons of the Sky appeared first on WIRED.

October 25, 2016

Think Your Sex Life Is Bad? These Worms Harpoon Each Other With Their Penises

In my book The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar, I profile a lot of bizarre creatures. But none has a weirder sex life than the worm that penis-fences. The post Think Your Sex Life Is Bad? These Worms Harpoon Each Other With Their Penises appeared first on WIRED.

October 24, 2016

The Psychedelic Shrimp That’s Half Romance and Half Murder

Shrimp aren't supposed to pair up Bonnie and Clyde style, dress in silly costumes, and go marauding for starfish to flip over and devour. The post The Psychedelic Shrimp That's Half Romance and Half Murder appeared first on WIRED.

October 20, 2016

Evolution FTW! The Weird Stuff Animals Do to Survive

There's a fish that makes its home in the butt of a sea cucumber. Why? Because it worked for one crazy ancestor, and winning strategies get perpetuated. The post Evolution FTW! The Weird Stuff Animals Do to Survive appeared first on WIRED.

October 10, 2016

The Leafy Seadragon Is the Most Stunning Fish in the Sea. Argument Over

The leafy seadragon is far more un-imaginary than regular dragons, and far more beautiful. The post The Leafy Seadragon Is the Most Stunning Fish in the Sea. Argument Over appeared first on WIRED.

October 3, 2016

The Kinkajou: Like a Primate, Only With an Identity Problem

It may look like a monkey, with its prehensile tail and predilection for chewing with its mouth open—but don't be fooled. The post The Kinkajou: Like a Primate, Only With an Identity Problem appeared first on WIRED.

September 19, 2016

The Glass Frog Doesn’t Care if You Can See Its Guts

This amphibian isn't quite invisible—but it's kind of as close as it could get. The post The Glass Frog Doesn't Care if You Can See Its Guts appeared first on WIRED.