Asia
Fulvous Whistling Duck
They build a ramp from their nest, which leads to a nearby water source
Gastornis
Gastornis had a massive beak, but they probably ate plants instead of flesh.
Gooty Sapphire Tarantula
They can run up a tree trunk surprisingly fast.
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.
Lace Bug
May bite when threatened
Mole Crab (Sand Flea)
They eat jellyfish tentacles
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.
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
They are one of the smallest kingfishers!
Pelagornithidae
The biggest members of the Pelagornithidae family were the largest flying birds known.