On planet earth we find an immense variety of animals and living beings with unique qualities that make them extremely special and different. There are all kinds of mammals, birds, fish or insects that will make us shudder or soften. Keep reading to know in depth, the world's most exotic animals
Slow Loris
The Slow Loris, Slow Monkey or Slow Loris is a type of primate that lives in Asia and is considered one of the animals slowest and most exotic in the world. Its evolutionary history is mysterious since hardly any fossil remains of its ancestors have been found. The slow monkey has little protection against its predators and therefore has developed a gland in its armpits that oozes poison. It licks the secretion and when it mixes with the saliva it becomes active, they bite predators and even apply the poison to the fur of their young in order to protect them.
It is a species threatened with extinction and Its main predator is the human being In addition to the deforestation of its habitat, illegal trade is the main problem of this small mammal. All kinds of measures have been taken to prevent their sale, but even though they are included in the CITES convention, and present on the IUCN red list, sadly we can find offers of them on the Internet, alleys and stores in Asia.
The possession of the Slow Loris as a pet is illegal throughout the worldIn addition to the complicated task of separating a mother from her young it ends in the death of the parent. It is also known that some traffickers pull out the teeth with tweezers or nail clippers to make them suitable for children and avoid poisoning.
Mandarin Duck
Coming from China, Japan and Russia and introduced in Europe, the mandarin duck is a breed appreciated for its enormous beauty. The male has a variety of incredible colors such as green, fuchsia, blue, brown, cream and orange. Due to its color it becomes one of the most exotic animals in the world.
It usually lives in areas near lakes, ponds or lagoons. They are considered bringers of good fortune throughout Asia, as well as affection and conjugal love. It is even offered as the main gift at very important weddings.
Tapir
The tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal that inhabits forested areas of South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia. It is one of the oldest families from about 55 million years ago. It has a very versatile trunk and is a docile and calm animal. It is in danger of extinction, especially in Mexico, due to indiscriminate hunting, low reproductive potential and the destruction of its habitat.
Pink Grasshopper
It is common to see green, brown and even white grasshoppers. The pink grasshopper is this color due to a recessive gene that, unlike other grasshoppers, they do develop. Although there is an isolated case every 50,000, it is believed that the survival of this type of grasshopper is due to this showy color that ceases to be attractive in the eyes of predators.
Giant Scallopendra
Giant scalopendra or Scolopendra gigantea is a species of giant centipede found in the lowlands of Venezuela, Colombia, islands of Trinidad and Jamaica. It is a carnivorous animal that feeds on reptiles, amphibians, and even mammals such as mice and bats.
It can exceed 30 centimeters in length and has pincers equipped with venom with which it can cause pain, chills, fever and weakness. There is only one known case of human death from scalpendra poison in Venezuela.
Sea Dragons
The sea dragon, is a precious marine fish from the same family as the seahorse. Originally from Australia, it has long leaf-shaped extensions that are distributed throughout the body, which helps in its camouflage. This is one of the most desired exotic animals in the world.
It looks like a floating algae and due to its physical characteristics it is subject to various threats. They are caught by collectors and even used in alternative medicine. Their current status is Least Concern, yet they are protected by the Australian government.
Obtaining seadragons for display in aquariums is a difficult and expensive process since special licenses are required to distribute them to ensure the origin or the appropriate permissions. Even so, maintenance in captivity is very difficult and most specimens die.
Caulophryne Jordani
It lives in the deepest and most remote areas of the world's oceans and there is hardly any clear information about its behavior and life. It has a small luminous organ with which it attracts its prey.
The difficulties they have in finding a mate in the dark makes the large females become hosts to the male that enters their body like a parasite and keeps them fertilized for life.
Macacos Onsen
It has many names, the Japanese Macaque, and lives in the Jigokudani region. They are the only primates adapted to such cold temperatures and their survival is due to the woolly coat they have that insulates them from the cold. Accustomed to human presence, during the inhospitable winter, they spend long hours enjoying the thermal baths where the best seats are given to individuals of higher social status. They have heterosexual and homosexual sexual relations.
Pink dolphin
The pink river dolphin lives in the tributaries of the Amazon and the Orinoco basin. It feeds on fish, river turtles and crabs. The total population volume is unknown and therefore it is included in the IUCN red list. It is kept in captivity in some aquariums around the world, however, it is difficult to train and causes high mortality to live in the non-wild state. The pink dolphin is considered a true exotic animal due to its incredible character and color.
Liger
It is the hybrid produced between the crossing of the male lion and the female tiger It can reach up to 4 meters in length and its appearance it is big and bulky. There is no known case of an adult male that is not sterile. In addition to the liger, the Tigrón is also known, resulting from the cross between a male tiger and a lioness. Only one case of non-sterile Tigron is known.
Rana atelopus
There are several species of Atelopus, known for their bright colors and diminutive size. Most already extinct in the wild, they remain due to captivity. They become the most exotic family of frogs in the world due to their variety of colors such as yellow and black, blue and black or fuchsia and black.
Pangolin
The Pangolin or Manis, is a type of mammal with large scales and lives in tropical areas of Asia and Africa. Although they do not possess a primary weapon, the powerful legs they use for digging are strong enough to snap a human leg in one blow.
They also emit fetid acids to ward off predators or hide by digging holes in record time. They live alone or in pairs and populations have been reduced by excessive demand for their meat in China. It is also attributed nonexistent medicinal powers in addition to being victims of trafficking of species.
Fennec Fox
To finish, we will show you the Feneco or desert fox. They are mammals that live in the Sahara and Arabia perfectly adapted to the arid climate they offer. The large ears are used as ventilation. It is not a threatened species but the CITES agreement regulates its trade and distribution for its protection. They are extremely small, reaching 21 centimeters in height and 1.5 kilograms in weight. This adorable exotic animal is one of the most beautiful in the world.
