Animals you didn’t know exist
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A new species of elephant shrew has been discovered in the Namib Desert in Africa, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/06/30/tiny-elephant-shrew-is-smallest-its-kind/">scientists say</a>. The tiny insect-eating mammal sports a narrow, trunk-like snout and certainly doesn't look like the typical mouse we see running through our kitchen. (Galen Rathbun/California Academy of Sciences)
Spain's Bioparc Fuengirola welcomed a baby deer-mouse, weighing in at approximately 4 ounces. The deer-mouse or <i>tragulus </i>javanicus grow to about 2 pounds when they reach adulthood. The world's smallest deer is around the same size of a hamster and "is growing very fast," a zoo spokeswoman said. (Bioparc Fuengirola)
The red-lipped batfish is an unusual looking fish found on the Galapagos Islands. Scientists believe their colored lips are used to attract mates. They are terrible swimmers and use their pectoral fins to crawl along the ocean floor. (PBS/Youtube)
The Amazonian Royal Flycatcher is found in South America. The distinguished looking bird has colorful feathers that form a sort of headdress. (Desiree Narango/Youtube)
The Rhinoceros hornbill gets its name for the large, banana-shaped casque that sits on top of the bird's head. They can live up to 90 years in captivity and enjoy a diet of fruit and insects. (Houston Zoo)
The maned wolf looks similar to a red fox but with elongated longs. The South American animals are also called "skunk wolves" for their distinct smell. (Pantanal BirdClub/Youtube)
Members of the pig family, babirusas get their name from the Indonesian word "Deer-hog." The tufted pigs were often hunted for their tusks and are listed as vulnerable or endangered. (Oregon Zoo)
The Patagonian Mara looks like a cross between a horse and a rabbit but in reality, they are large rodents. They sport long ears and limbs with a short, almost hairless tail. Maras are monogamous and are native to South America. (FactsOnAnimals/Youtube)
The Sunda flying lemur's name is deceiving; it is not a true lemur and it does not fly. The animal glides from tree to tree in search of food. (BBC/Youtube)