Ugliest Animals

1. Naked Mole Rat

   

   The naked mole-rat, also known as the sand puppy, is a burrowing rodent native to parts of East Africa. It is closely related to the blesmols and is the only species in the genus Heterocephalus of the family Heterocephalidae. This species is known for its resistance to cancer, longevity, and unique social... read more

   Very, very ugly.

   Also, why are people in the comments of the pug praising it for being adorable? Pugs are hideous, made by breeders who think people with squashed faces who can't breathe are cute and decided to add that to dogs. Naked mole rats are on equal terms of ugliness with the pug, though.

   Goodness gracious, that does indeed look like a pinkish bruised sack of organs! Nasty at its fullest.

   It just looks super unhealthy. Why does it look like this?

2. Blobfish

   

   The blobfish is a deep-sea fish of the family Psychrolutidae. It inhabits the deep waters off the coasts of mainland Australia and Tasmania, as well as the waters of New Zealand. The blobfish has gained notoriety for its gelatinous appearance when brought to the surface due to decompression.

   The blobfish was elected the ugliest animal in the world in an online poll that we ran. It lives off the coast of Australia and Tasmania and is being driven to the brink thanks to deep-sea trawling. We don't even eat them. They just get caught in the nets by accident.

   No doubt, this is visually the ugliest animal Mother Nature has done (or God, depending on your belief). However, it's sad that they are threatened with extinction. These guys deserve to be preserved, despite their ugliness.

   Blobfish need pressure (found on the ocean floor) to keep themselves upright. They only look like blobs because they're away from their home.

3. Proboscis Monkey

   

   The proboscis monkey, also known as the long-nosed monkey or bekantan in Indonesia, is a reddish-brown arboreal primate native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is known for its large, pendulous nose, particularly in males, and lives in coastal mangrove and riverine forests. The species is... read more

   The proboscis monkey has an enormous nose that might be used to help attract a mate or to make loud honking calls.

   Why do they have that awful-looking nose? Why, evolution? WHY?

   They look creepy with a side of cute.

4. Aye-aye

   

   The aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a lemur native to Madagascar. It has rodent-like teeth that grow continuously and a long, thin middle finger used for locating and extracting insects from tree bark. The aye-aye is a nocturnal primate and is considered one of the most unusual members of the... read more

   Aye-ayes are critically endangered and can only be found on the island of Madagascar.

5. Human

   

   Humans (Homo sapiens) are the most abundant and widespread species of primate, characterized by habitual bipedalism and comparatively large, complex brains. These traits have enabled the development of advanced tools, culture, and language. Humans are highly social and live in complex structures, ranging... read more

   Our species is ugly, face it. The number of us on this planet doubles every few decades, wiping the world out of its resources because all of us need to eat, drink, have a home to live in, and more.

   I can't understand people wanting to have more crotch goblins and live longer than most animals. There are way too many of us, and that's what makes us ugly.

   We are the ugliest animals on the planet, not any other animal, only us. I'm ashamed to be human with what's happening to this planet. We're destroying it, and that, in my eyes, is the definition of ugly, not how something looks. We don't deserve to share the same planet as these poor animals.

6. Star Nosed Mole

   

   The star-nosed mole is a small mole found in wet lowland areas in the northern parts of North America. It is the only member of the tribe Condylurini and the genus Condylura. Its distinctive star-shaped nose is used to detect prey through touch.

   What's with the tentacles or whiskers on its nose?

   I had nightmares about this animal once.

7. Hagfish

   

   Hagfish can produce gallons of snot from their skin in a matter of minutes. This snot will clog the mouth of anything that tries to eat it.

8. Goblin Shark

   

   Goblin sharks are deep-sea sharks notable for their strange appearance and scientific value. They are most recognized for their protruding flattened snout, giving them a distinctive "goblin-like" look. These sharks live at great ocean depths around the world and are sometimes called "living fossils"... read more

   Its jaw is loose off its mouth, which is creepy but also fascinating.

   This thing is ugly and terrifying.

9. Cockroach

   

   Cockroaches (or roaches) are a paraphyletic group of insects in the order Blattodea, which also includes termites. About 30 out of approximately 4,600 cockroach species are associated with human environments. Several of these species are considered pests due to their presence in homes and buildings.... read more

   Blech! I hate these! They are so long and icky!

10. Warthog

    
The Newcomers
11. ?

    Marabou Stork

    

    The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae, native to sub-Saharan Africa. It breeds in both wet and arid habitats, frequently near areas of human habitation, especially around landfills where it scavenges for food. This bird is sometimes referred... read more

12. ?

    Eastern Gray Squirrel

    
The Contenders

13. Angler

    

14. Sea Pig

    

    Scotoplanes, commonly known as the sea pig, is a genus of deep-sea holothurian echinoderms of the family Elpidiidae, order Elasipodida. These creatures are typically found on the deep ocean floor, especially in the abyssal plains. Sea pigs are detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter in the sediment... read more

    Why does every non-fish sea creature look like it came from another planet?

15. Maggot

    

    Disgusting creatures. I used to fear them as a kid and had nightmares about them.

    I would rather die than look at these!

16. Elephant Seal

    

    Elephant seals are large, oceangoing earless seals in the genus Mirounga. The two species, the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) and the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), are known for their size and the large, trunk-like noses of adult males. They inhabit coastal waters in the... read more

17. Monkfish

    

    Yikes! Why was I even complaining about the blobfish? This fish is even worse.

18. Hyena

    

    Hyenas, or hyaenas, are carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Hyaenidae. With only four extant species, they represent the fifth-smallest biological family in the order Carnivora. Despite their small number, hyenas play a vital role as both predators and scavengers in their ecosystems.

19. Centipede

    

    Centipedes are arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda of the subphylum Myriapoda. They are mainly carnivorous and prey upon insects, spiders, small birds, rodents, and even other centipedes. Centipedes are found in a wide range of environments, from tropical rainforests to deserts.

20. Red-lipped Batfish

    

21. Almiqui

    

22. Sphynx Cat

    

    The Sphynx is a breed of cat developed through selective breeding beginning in the 1960s. It's known for its lack of a coat, though it isn't truly hairless. These cats often have a fine layer of peach-fuzz-like down and are known for their warmth and sociable nature. Because they don't have fur to absorb... read more

    I don't despise cats, but I hate Sphynx cats. They look like an abomination to me.

    Yeah, Sphynx cats are ugly to me, but I respect other people's opinions.

23. Axolotl

    

    The axolotl, scientifically known as Ambystoma mexicanum, is a neotenic salamander closely related to the tiger salamander. Often referred to as the "Mexican walking fish," the axolotl is not actually a fish but an amphibian.... read more

    Looks like it came from another planet.

24. Horseshoe Bat

    

25. Rat

    

    Rats are various medium sized, long tailed rodents of the superfamily Muroidea. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, with the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) being the most significant to humans. These species are commonly found in urban areas and are known for... read more

26. Aardvark

    

    The aardvark is a medium-sized, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is known for its burrowing behavior and primarily feeds on ants and termites. Aardvarks are the only existing species in the order Tubulidentata, making them evolutionarily unique.

27. Raccoon

    

    The raccoon, sometimes spelled racoon and also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, or northern raccoon, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It is recognized for its distinctive facial mask and ringed tail.... read more