365Telugu.com online news,June 9, 2025:Global DeskIn a world teeming with biodiversity, certain animals stand out for their extraordinary rarity, appearance, or behavior. These elusive creatures are often on the brink of extinction or hidden deep within unexplored habitats. Here are some of the most rare and remarkable animals known to science:
1. Saola (Asian Unicorn)
- Native to: Annamite Mountains, Laos & Vietnam
- Known as one of the world’s rarest large mammals.
- Spotted only a few times in the wild since its discovery in 1992.
2. Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish)
- Native to: Lakes around Mexico City
- A neotenic salamander that retains juvenile features its whole life.
- Famous for regenerating limbs and even parts of the brain.
3. Vaquita
- Native to: Northern Gulf of California, Mexico
- The rarest marine mammal with fewer than 10 individuals estimated.
- Threatened by bycatch in illegal fishing nets.
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- Native to: Madagascar
- A lemur with a long, skeletal finger used to tap and extract insects from trees.
- Considered a bad omen in local folklore, which increases its risk of extinction.
5. Glass Frog
- Native to: Central & South America
- Its belly is completely transparent—organs and even heartbeat are visible.
- Found mostly in cloud forests; very sensitive to environmental changes.
6. Pangolin
- Native to: Africa & Asia
- The most trafficked mammal in the world, hunted for scales and meat.
- Covered in keratin scales; rolls into a ball for defense.
7. Kakapo
- Native to: New Zealand
- A nocturnal, flightless parrot with mossy green feathers.
- Only about 250 individuals remain, all tagged and monitored.
8. Gooty Sapphire Tarantula
- Native to: Southeast India
- Iridescent blue coloring makes it striking and unique.
- Lives in a small forest region; habitat destruction is its biggest threat.