Apr 30, 2024, 09:04 AM IST
Hoatzin: They ferment food in their foregut, giving them a foul odor, earning them the nickname "stinkbird."
Pacu Fish: Resembling piranhas, pacu fish have human-like teeth and are known to occasionally eat fruits that fall into the water.
Star-Nosed Mole: This mole has a bizarre-looking star-shaped nose that helps it locate and eat small invertebrates like worms and insects at an incredibly fast rate.
Platypus: These egg-laying mammals are one of the few venomous mammals and use their electroreception to detect prey like shrimp, insects, and larvae.
Giant Anteater: Despite its name, the giant anteater doesn't eat ants alone. It also consumes up to 30,000 ants and termites per day using its long, sticky tongue.
Tube-Nosed Fruit Bat: These bats have elongated tube-like nostrils that help them locate fruit at night, earning them the nickname "Yoda bat."
Goblin Shark: This deep-sea shark has a protrusible jaw that shoots forward to catch prey, making it look like something out of a horror movie.