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Orange dwarf cave crocodiles: The crocs that crawled into a cave, ate bats, and started mutating into a new speciesThe skin of dwarf crocodiles found living in a cave in Gabon is turning orange from swimming in guano. It's unclear how long they've been down there, but genetic research indicates they may be morphing into a new species.
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Hairy giant tarantula: The monster among mini tarantulas with 'feather duster' legsThe newly discovered tarantula Trichopelma grande has unusually hairy legs for a ground-dwelling species. It's also much bigger than its relatives — and scientists aren't sure why.
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Leaf sheep: The adorable solar-powered sea slug that looks like Shaun the SheepKnown for its uncanny resemblance to the TV character Shaun the Sheep, this adorable sea slug munches on algae to steal its ability to photosynthesize and become solar-powered.
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Chungungo: The mini sea otter that lives on rocky cliffs and mates for lifeMarine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens built into crevices and caves.
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Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves to playTuruchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each other.
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Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into 'living testicles'This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a "living testacle."
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Cantor's giant softshell turtle: The frog-faced predator that spends 95% of its time completely motionlessThese leathery turtles spend most of their lives buried motionless in river mud, but burst into action to catch their unsuspecting prey.
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Gharial: The prehistoric crocodilian that buzzes and blows bubbles to find a mateThis critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago.
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Northern sea robin: The bizarre fish with crab legs it uses to taste the seafloorThe northern sea robin is a strange-looking fish with legs that it uses to "taste" the seafloor.
