24 of the world's most beautiful creatures

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Chameleon</a></b> Chameleons are a type of lizard consisting of approximately 160 species. (Luc Viatour/www.Lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Mandarinfish</a></b> This small and brightly colored fish is a member of the dragonet family. The mandarinfish is native to the Pacific. (Luc Viatour)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Blue-and-yellow Macaw</a></b> The Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a South American parrot named for its brightly-colored feathers. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">European Crested Tit</a></b> The European Crested Tit is distinct for its feathery-crest on top of its head, almost resembling a mohawk. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Cnidaria</a></b> This diverse group of sea animals all come equipped with stinging cells. (Luc Viatour/www.Lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Zebra</a></b> The African animals are known for their striking black and white stripes. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Peacock</a></b> The male peacock displays his impressive feathers in order to attract females. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Mantis</a></b> This mantis is native to the rain forests of southeast Asia. Its four legs resemble flower petals and it is known for its ability to camouflage itself by mimicking the orchid flower. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Southern Red Bishop</a></b> This bird is commonly found in the wetlands in Africa. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Southern Crowned Pigeon</a></b> Hunted for its meat, the Southern Crowned Pigeon is listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Giraffe</a></b> A male giraffe can weigh in at 3,500 pounds at a staggering 16-20 feet. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Iguana</a></b> The Iguana can range from 4 to 6 feet long from head to tail. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Egret</a></b> These white, fluffy birds have long s-shaped necks and can be found in most parts of the Americas. (Luc Viatour/www.Lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Deer</a></b> This regal-looking member of the Cervidae family (deer) stands tall as he is photographed. (Luc Viatour/www.Lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Cerianthids</a></b> Tube-dwelling anemones or cerianthids may look like sea anemones, but they belong to a different subclass of anthozoans. (Luc Viatour/www.Lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Barn Owl</a></b> This common barn owl spreads its beautiful wings in flight. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">White-Fronted Bee-Eater</a></b> These birds eat bees and live in colonies of 200. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Red-and-Yellow Barbet</a></b> The colorful bird is native to eastern Africa. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Edible Frog</a></b> This frog is extremely popular in French cuisine. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Parrot</a></b> The parrot is one of the most colorful birds. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Arabian Oryx</a></b> The Arabian oryx is a kind of antelope with a distinct should bump and long, straight horns. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.Lucnix.be">Grey Crowned Crane</a></b> The Grey Crowned Crane is the only crane that can roost in trees. Its long hind toe helps it to hold onto branches. (Luc Viatourhttp://www.Lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lucnix.be">Common Octopus</a></b> The common octopus hunts for crabs and crayfish at dusk and easily blends in with its surroundings. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)

<b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lucnix.be">Hummingbird</a></b> The Hummingbird is one of the world's smallest birds, measuring in at an average of 3-5 inches. (Luc Viatour/www.lucnix.be)