Beauty is subjective. What is attractive in one culture may be disgusting in another. But, alas, there are species that are not included in any society. To that end, here’s our list of 10 of the ugliest animals on Earth.
# 10 Ugliest Animal: Naked Mole Rat
Naked mole rats are blind rodents that live in underground colonies. But their names are wrong, because the underground inhabitants are not moles or rats. Instead, they are most closely related to guinea pigs, porcupines, and chinchillas.
To be honest, naked mole rats aren’t even completely nude. People wear about 100 hairs on their bodies, which serve as a mustache for navigation. And while they may not be the most abundant species in Mother Nature’s menagerie, they live longer than any other rodent and are nearly immune to cancer.
# 9 Ugliest Animal: Drop Fish
With their slimy bodies and unbalanced features, bubble fish define what people think is ugly. Deep sea fish are found around the Antipodes and scientists first classified them in 1926. However, as they inhabit remote regions, bubblefish were not known to the public. Everything changed in 2003 when several people got on the expedition.
Since 2013, the drop fish tops the list of the ugliest animals in existence by the Society for the Conservation of Ugly Animals.
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# 8 Ugliest Animal: Monkfish
Known as “poor man’s lobsters,” and sometimes called “sea devils,” the marine features have large, flat heads, wide mouths, and relatively small bodies. They have small beady eyes, and humans tend to emit a slimy atmosphere that is less than inviting.
But the monkfish probably doesn’t give a damn about our aesthetic senses. After all, due to their unique appearance, they are well camouflaged in deep-sea dwellings – and being alive is more important than being beautiful!
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# 7 Ugliest Animal: Hyena
“Jokers” of the African savannah, hyenas are skinny carnivores with distinct barking that enhances their creepiness. Hyenas are known for their disheveled coat, and their unruly hair only enhances their disheveled aura. But hyenas cannot be blamed for extravagance. Like a survivalist hunter who avoids waste, hyenas devour every inch of their prey.
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# 6 Ugliest animal ever: warthog
Of course, their oddly shaped heads and large muzzles are not exactly attractive. However, warthogs make our list of the ugliest animals because of the fleshy “warts” that cover their bodies. But the bumps are not actually warts. Instead, they have built-in armor that protects the feral pigs during combat.
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# 5 Ugliest Animal: Ay-Ay
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And undoubtedly some people are “ooh and ooh” because of yes-yes. But to us, tiny primates look like hapless gremlins. And it’s not just their crooked eyes that are to blame. They also have long, bony fingers like the Wicked Witch of the West, long fangs, and huge ears.
Click here to learn more about Ayes, which can only be found in Madagascar.
# 4 Ugliest Animal: Matamata Turtle
In Spanish, its name means “kill! Murder! “And if you stumble upon a matamata turtle, that might be your immediate reaction. After all, this species looks very strange! Its long, wart-filled neck protrudes from an unattractive shell, culminating in a flat head with an emphasis on a bad nose. …
But, as is the case with many ugly animals, the repulsive appearance of the matamata makes it one of the most vicious predators in its habitat. Not only do they fit perfectly into swampy terrain, but their long necks provide a wide hunting range that’s perfect for hunting.
# 3 Ugliest Animal: Fruit Flies
To the naked eye, fruit flies are simply faceless swarming dots. But under the microscope, their unpleasant faces intensify. Their faces are dominated by large red eyes, and disheveled sideburns are scattered over the tops of their heads. The combination means one thing: ugly!
Click here to find out more about the flies, of which there are about 240,000 species!
# 2 Ugliest Animal: Vultures
All vulture packaging is unpleasant. Not only do the big birds spend their days picking rotting meat, they also smell and their faces ooze evil. Their heads are long and wrinkled, and many have bizarre appendages and goats hanging from their necks. Graceful, cute hummingbirds, they are not!
Click here to learn more about the vultures that have long been associated with the battlefields.
Ugliest animal: Bedlington Terriers.
An ugly breed of dog is hard to find, but Bedlington Terriers fit the bill. Medium-sized canines are faithful and fun to play, but outwardly they do not take up high space. First, their bodies have a taut profile. Secondly, their muzzles are long and narrow. Sometimes, with the right care, the Bedlington Terrier can look royal. But let’s face it, even when it comes to royalty, regal looks are rarely pretty.
Click here to learn more about the Bedlington Terriers, which are great dogs.
And this is our list of the ugliest animals on Earth. Next: 24 cute baby animals that will melt your heart.