Weird animals: 17 of the most bizarre animals on Earth

Red-lipped batfish
Photograph of the red-lipped batfish as it waddles along the seafloor
The red-lipped batfish is one weird animal © Getty
Pucker up! Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, the red-lipped batfish waddles along the seafloor using modified fins as legs, looking like it’s ready for a night on the town. Like many other weird animals, this adaptation may be for the males to attract a mate, although more research is needed.
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