Today we will talk about strange and funny names of animals given to them by humans, and, as a rule, not in vain! After all, there is nothing more surprising than the world around us.
Bug-eyed Tarsier
Nature is not without a sense of humor. And one of the proofs of this is an amazing animal belonging to the primates family - the bug-eyed tarsier, living in the Philippines. Listing the ridiculous names of animals, one could not miss this creature. What is only the fact that the eyes of tarsiers weigh more than his brain! But these huge organs of vision are almost blind during the day, and therefore a tiny tarsier (its length does not exceed 9 cm and weight 80 g) is forced to hang all daylight, clinging to a branch and trying to fall asleep in such an uncomfortable position. Of course, if you are very lucky, then the lucky one will change in some hollow or crack.
But the bug-eyed tarsiers have a unique ability to turn their heads 360 °. In addition, these mini-primates are tweeting bird-like, and they feed mainly on insects, like birds.
Sonya Garden
Mentioning the funny names of animals, one cannot forget Sonya Sadovaya. This cute big-eyed animal with a sharp muzzle and bare ears lives in the Old World and Central Russia, inhabiting shrubs, forests, parks and even human dwellings. Sonya lives up to its name by spending almost all day in a sleepy daze. Only early in the morning or in the evening twilight does the animal go for prey. But then she manages to harm thoroughly, eating juicy fruits. Sonya nibbles a huge number of fruits, which greatly spoils the relationship with gardeners.
Fools
Fools are nocturnal monkeys, the only ones that hunt and play only after sunset. They are found in Brazil, Peru and Paraguay. They live in trees, cleverly grabbing their prey with their paw: frogs, insects, and even bats. Sleepy fools are easy to wake up during the day, but they are lost and do not know what to do in daylight. In general, these animals do not differ in intelligence and ingenuity. Therefore, the top "Funny animal names " , could not help but mention these strange nocturnal monkeys.
Wide-eared folded lip
The folded lip is a large bat. A distinctive feature of which are its huge fleshy ears, connected by a fold of skin on the forehead, and lips, gathered in folds. True, meeting her is now almost impossible, since this bat is an endangered species. Despite participating in the top “Most ridiculous names”, her fate is rather sad.
Pugaportinus
More recently, a completely hitherto unknown creature was discovered - Pugaportcinus, in Latin “Chaetopterus pugaporcinus”, which literally means “something like a pig’s butt”. Like this! Looking at the photo, you understand why this water worm bears a similar name. The rating "The funniest animal names" was replenished with another name that belongs to a new creature, which is now being studied by California biologists.
Palm thief
Those who want to see with their own eyes this rather strange animal need to go to the tropics. Palm thieves or, as they are also called, coconut crabs are nocturnal. They reach a length of up to 40 cm and weigh almost 4 kg. This is a very strong crustacean, able to climb onto a palm tree and, if necessary, grab the finger phalanx of a too curious person. By the way, a palm thief can diversify his daily menu - coconuts - like himself. And he got into the top “Funny animal names” due to his constant desire to drag into the hole everything that lies badly: edible and not so. Well, what can you do - a thief!