Weird Animals – A List Of The World’s Strangest Species

Chinese Water Deer
Chinese Water Deer
Scientific name: Hydropotes inermis

Type of animal: Mammal

Family: Cervidae

Where found: Asia

Conservation status: Vulnerable

The Chinese water deer is a small deer native to China and Korea. This weird mammal looks like a vampire, with a pair of long, sharp canine teeth protruding from its mouth. It is the only species of deer without antlers.

This Asian cervid (member of the deer family, Cervidae) is an excellent swimmer and well-adapted to aquatic habitats, being equipped with webbed feet and a waterproof coat. Males mark their territory with scent glands located near their eyes.

The Chinese water deer is a solitary animal and most active at dawn and dusk. Whether or not it likes garlic is unconfirmed.