Asia

Fritillary Butterfly

Some emit noxious defense chemicals

Gastornis

Gastornis had a massive beak, but they probably ate plants instead of flesh.

Gypsy Moth

One of the most invasive species in the world

Hainosaurus

The hainosaurus was named after the Hainaut province of Belgium where the first specimen was discovered.

Hallucigenia

The position of the Hallucigenia's head puzzled scientists for several years

Jack-Chi

The Jack-Chi dog is known as the yapping dog because of its insistent bark.

Khao Manee

The Khao Manee is one of the rarest cat breeds in the world.

King Eider

The species name, spectabilis, is Latin for “showy” or “remarkable,” referencing the attractiveness of the adult male’s plumage.

Musk Deer

The glands of a musk deer can sell for up to $45,000 on the black market.

Naegleria

Causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

Nightjar

There are 97 nightjar species across 20 genera!

Onagadori Chicken

The Onagadori, the chicken with the world's longest tail, was declared a Natural Monument of Japan in 1952.

Pelagornithidae

The biggest members of the Pelagornithidae family were the largest flying birds known.