May 22, 2025 07:26 PM
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The top 22 most ugly animals in the world, in pictures
https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/ugly-animals
EXCERPT: . . . The proboscis monkey is one of the most distinctive primates in the world, and not just because of its rather large nose, which can grow up to 17cm (7in). It has nice shades of fur, too – red on the head with a light brown body, and grey on its limbs, giving the creature a rather dapper appearance.
The proboscis monkey is also an excellent swimmer, thanks to its webbed feet, and has even been known to evade crocodiles in the water.
This monkey might not make for the most polite dinner party guest, though – it burps regularly as its chambered stomach ferments its food.
Male proboscis monkeys have significantly larger noses than females, and the bigger the nose, the more attractive they appear. A large nose serves as a sign of health and strength, increasing a male’s chances of securing a mate... (MORE - details, the other 21)
10 ugliest animals ... https://youtu.be/2bTvWqu3xZ4
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/2bTvWqu3xZ4
https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/ugly-animals
EXCERPT: . . . The proboscis monkey is one of the most distinctive primates in the world, and not just because of its rather large nose, which can grow up to 17cm (7in). It has nice shades of fur, too – red on the head with a light brown body, and grey on its limbs, giving the creature a rather dapper appearance.
The proboscis monkey is also an excellent swimmer, thanks to its webbed feet, and has even been known to evade crocodiles in the water.
This monkey might not make for the most polite dinner party guest, though – it burps regularly as its chambered stomach ferments its food.
Male proboscis monkeys have significantly larger noses than females, and the bigger the nose, the more attractive they appear. A large nose serves as a sign of health and strength, increasing a male’s chances of securing a mate... (MORE - details, the other 21)
10 ugliest animals ... https://youtu.be/2bTvWqu3xZ4
