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AboutWith the large diversity of animals that nature blessed this planet with, it’s no wonder that there are quite a few species that aren’t exactly pleasing to the human eye. It might not be relevant from their point of view, but from ours, there sure are quite a few ugly critters out there. Below you can see 5 of the ugliest faces nature has to offer. Obviously, the list is influenced by my own preferences. Feel free to leave a comment with your own top 5.
5. Russian Wheat Aphid
Less then 2mm long, with a pair of eyes that just creep me out and a saliva that is toxic to plants. This is the Russian Wheat Aphid, an invasive species that causes losses in cereal crops.
4. Almiqui
Small, ugly, with a weird nose and venomous saliva. This is the Almiqui, also known as the Cuban Solenodon, an endangered species that lives underground.
3. Mata Mata Turtle
You can see above its head from profile, it’s the Mata Mata Turtle, with a large, triangular head, a horn on the nose and lots of tubercles and flaps of skin. It’s a large land turtle, that can be found in South America. Two more pics below, because it’s so worth it.
2. Dobsonfly
What you see above is the face of a Dobsonfly, put under the microscope. Isn’t it sweet how those eyes are looking at you?
1. Helmeted Water Toad
Just look at this lovely creature and those hands. It’s the Helmeted Water Toad, and apparently it lives in Chile and feeds on toads, among other things. With a maximum size of 32cm, this is a creepy not so little guy.
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I’ve always thought chihuahuas and pug dogs are ugly. Nice selection here though! That almiqui thing is just gross!.
the 1st uglest one isnt even ugly the rust can top it
i think the matamata is cool!
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First of all, spiders are not bugs ( common mistake!! ). They’re arachnids. Spiders eat insects and as long as they are not poisonous, they’re beneficial!! Most roaches enter homes via grocery store bags, cases of soda, or boxes. Very few gain entry from outside with the exception of the American Cockroach.
I’ve kinda always been a cat guy but I got my first dog and he is awesome. It’s like getting an instant best friend. Welcome to the family Buddy!!!
Despite the appearances of the myriad of natures diversities species and profiles all of them i consider as unique as that of all infinite beauty that exsists for us to refrain from seeking purpose to harm or be in their ways which unless a ravaging wheat pest that decimates cereal crops a staple diet among many great wheat nations which must be dealt with posthaste i cannot imagine that loss from these species being undealt with harshly ?
Otherwise Vive La Nature and all of her bounty for another day to live is another day for us all no matter how diverse and different they may well be there is only one beginning and ending and that is LIFE and more LIFE !