18 of the strangest animals ever

In this slideshow, see the weirdest animals that have made photo editors laugh and cringe at the same time.                                                        The red-lipped batfish

This fish, found around the Galapagos Islands, is mainly known for its bright red lips. As weak swimmers, batfish tend to crawl the ocean floor. When the batfish reaches maturity, its dorsal fin becomes a single spine-like projection (thought to function primarily as a lure for prey).