17 Slightly Odd Creatures I Thought You Must Be Aware Of

With millions of different species roaming our planet, there are bound to be animals you’ve never seen before. From fanged deer to rabbit-like creatures with teddy bear faces, here are the strangest.

Kakapo: A kakapo is similar to a parrot but lacks the sass. If they could communicate, I'm sure they'd write calming poems about how wonderful berries are. New Zealand's largest endemic parrot. Flightless, nocturnal, and solitary, confined to several predator-free offshore islands. Adults have a moss-green coloring mottled with black and yellow on top. Shows gray legs, feet, and bill with a unique pale owl-like face. A solitary bird that forages on the ground and climbs trees at night. During the breeding season, males gather on lek-breeding "arenas," a series of bowls and tracks where they give deep, resonating booming calls to attract females. Calls can carry several kilometers.