Freaky Fauna Friday

<p>Today's fauna is a crazy animal called the Moonrat. Not only are they closely related to Hedgehogs, but they also stink of ammonia, have independent nostrils they can close, and hate each other. </p>

<p>What happens when a woodlouse becomes a deep-sea apex predator? They get giant!</p>

<p>Not just 1, but 2 previously thought to be extinct marsupials were rediscovered in Papua New Guinea.</p>

<p>Famous for their nose and extendable jaw, those aren't the only freaky facts you'll find about this fish.</p>

<p>These tiny but shiny, rounded carapace creatures are more common than you realize and definitely worth the look.</p>

<p>Don't touch these stunning animals!</p>

<p>Not a plant, not a fungus, not an animal but something new and altogether unique, Earth's first terrestrial titan. Recommended by listener and our favorite Elephant keeper, Connor.</p>

<p>On of the biggest fish in the world and is spreading!</p>

<p>Being the coldest climate primate and having extremely dazzling colors, are not the only freaky facts you'll be learning about these mysterious monkeys. </p>

<p>Link for the Guide and may more: Explore the World with Field Guides</p>

<p>This is one of the smallest seals in the world on exclusively the only freshwater pinniped. </p>

<p>While not being a true Antelope, they are the 2nd fastest land animal and they are the only animal with true horns they shed. </p>

<p>This abominable creature is famous for his hairy carapace that resembles the Yeti!</p>

<p>What's the difference between a Reindeer and a Caribou? Nothing! HA HA. With their amazing long-distance running capabilities, no wonder Santa picked them!</p>

<p>"They are mere machines for the assimilation of other organisms." - George Brown Good Natural History of Useful Aquatic Life. 1884. </p>