There are a lot of different
species living in Australia: from cute kangaroos to really scary animals that
nobody wants to see in real life. Some of them look like they could be the main
characters in a sea-horror movie.
species living in Australia: from cute kangaroos to really scary animals that
nobody wants to see in real life. Some of them look like they could be the main
characters in a sea-horror movie.
We at Bright Side get the
chills when we look at these creatures and we decided to show you the most
impressive ones. And at the end of the article, there is a bonus about
Australian animals’ eating habits.
chills when we look at these creatures and we decided to show you the most
impressive ones. And at the end of the article, there is a bonus about
Australian animals’ eating habits.
1.
Grimpoteuthis
Grimpoteuthis
Deepwater octopuses are, on
average, about 8 inches long. However, there are exceptions: the biggest one
was 70 inches long and weighed 16 lbs.
average, about 8 inches long. However, there are exceptions: the biggest one
was 70 inches long and weighed 16 lbs.
2.
Brittle star
Brittle star
Relax, this brittle star is
not dangerous for people, but in some poses it does look like a face crab from
horror movies. Some stars have big tentacles and the more of them they have,
the scarier they look.
not dangerous for people, but in some poses it does look like a face crab from
horror movies. Some stars have big tentacles and the more of them they have,
the scarier they look.
3.
Sea spider
Sea spider
Those who are scared of
spiders can’t relax in water or on land. Scientists know of more than 1000
kinds of sea spiders that live both near the shore and in deep water.
spiders can’t relax in water or on land. Scientists know of more than 1000
kinds of sea spiders that live both near the shore and in deep water.
4.
Faceless fish
Faceless fish
This scary fish doesn’t have a
face, only a mouth and nostrils. But it lives so deep in the sea that it
doesn’t need eyes anyway. By the way, the last time this fish was caught was in
1873.
face, only a mouth and nostrils. But it lives so deep in the sea that it
doesn’t need eyes anyway. By the way, the last time this fish was caught was in
1873.
5.
Anthozoa
Anthozoa
It doesn’t look really scary,
but it can be dangerous. Anthozoa can sting a careless diver.
but it can be dangerous. Anthozoa can sting a careless diver.
6.
Deepsea lizardfish
Deepsea lizardfish
The razor sharp teeth and dark
eyes of this fish can scare anyone. However, there is no need to be scared —
even if you go diving near the Australian shore, you won’t see this fish. It
lives from 3000 ft to 8000 ft deep.
eyes of this fish can scare anyone. However, there is no need to be scared —
even if you go diving near the Australian shore, you won’t see this fish. It
lives from 3000 ft to 8000 ft deep.
7.
Blobfish
Blobfish
Even though this fish is
famous for its funny appearance, it’s actually quite unique because it’s
endemic to Australia. This means that it lives only in one place in the world.
Unfortunately, it’s an endangered species now.
famous for its funny appearance, it’s actually quite unique because it’s
endemic to Australia. This means that it lives only in one place in the world.
Unfortunately, it’s an endangered species now.
8.
Tripodfish
Tripodfish
The tripodfish also looks
quite unusual. Its long bones allow it to stand while it’s hunting.
quite unusual. Its long bones allow it to stand while it’s hunting.
9.
Isopoda
Isopoda
These peaceful-looking
creatures will soon conquer the planet — there are more than 10.5 thousand
species both in the water and on the land. Another weird fact is that some of
them are hardly visible while others are very large.
creatures will soon conquer the planet — there are more than 10.5 thousand
species both in the water and on the land. Another weird fact is that some of
them are hardly visible while others are very large.
10.
Viperfish
Viperfish
Despite their very small size
(13 in), these fish look very scary. Their bodies are covered with glowing
organs that help them find each other in the depths of the ocean.
(13 in), these fish look very scary. Their bodies are covered with glowing
organs that help them find each other in the depths of the ocean.
11.
Earthworms
Earthworms
Aside from the really creepy
look, there is nothing scary about earthworms. Their length varies from 0.039
in to 9.8 ft. They are actually very useful for the environment because they
can convert soil into humus which improves the fertility of the soil.
look, there is nothing scary about earthworms. Their length varies from 0.039
in to 9.8 ft. They are actually very useful for the environment because they
can convert soil into humus which improves the fertility of the soil.
Bonus:
Animals eating animals in Australia
Animals eating animals in Australia
No need to worry about the
crocodiles. In Australia, the snakes will take care of them.
crocodiles. In Australia, the snakes will take care of them.
Which of the creatures seemed
the scariest? Tell us what you think in the comment section below!
the scariest? Tell us what you think in the comment section below!
SOURCE:
BRIGHTSIDE
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Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.