Most of us can’t grasp the unbelievable variety of species inhabiting the Earth today… especially those which most haven’t even heard of.
And out of 8 million estimated species living on Earth today, there are some that are quite… unique.
From seemingly smushed turtles to snails that look like dragons, it’s time to dive into a pool of creatures you were completely unaware existed.
Here we go!
10 Fascinating Creatures You Never Knew Existed.
1. Saiga Antelope
This is a great one to start with – The Saiga Antelope’s most interesting feature is pretty obvious: it’s nose.
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The incredibly distinct feature is not just for looks, it also serves a greater purpose. Because of its flexible nasal structure, the Saiga is able to warm up the air before it reaches the lungs during cold winter months. How about that for a build-in heater?via notextinctyet
You may be thinking the picture above is of a different gene pool… but in fact, the Saiga changes its golden coat to white during winter to fit in nicely with the snowy surroundings.
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