![]() They slap their long tongues on the sides of their face to clean it! It looks very funny, as you can see in this video: They also have a fascinating tongue that they use much like a gecko. Instead, they do have long, slender fangs. However, unlike deer, they don’t have antlers. They are the smallest hooved mammals in the world!Īlso like deer, they have multi-chambered stomachs. They are about the size of a small dog but with long, skinny legs and tiny hooves. ![]() These weird little animals resemble tiny deer, thus the name… If you think the Chinese water deer is weird, let me tell you about the mouse deer – a.k.a chevrotain. Diet: Mostly plants, but the water species will eat insects, crabs, and fish.Size: Length: 1.7 to 1.8 feet Weight: 3.6 to 12 pounds.Unique weird feature: Resembles a miniature-sized deer with fangs.They’re also excellent swimmers and can even swim several miles at a time. The males are territorial and use their long fangs to stab each other when fighting.įemales can give birth to up to eight babies which is more than any other deer species. Native to China and Korea but introduced into the United Kingdom, these strange-looking deer feature other odd traits. Their real name is “Chinese water deer” because they prefer living around rivers and swamps. They are sometimes called vampire deer, but you won’t catch them sucking blood or wearing a black cape. I couldn’t believe it the first time I saw a photo of these crazy deer, I definitely thought it was fake! Size: Height: 18 to 22 in Length: 2.5 to -3.3 feet Weight: 20 to 30 poundsĬan you imagine seeing a small deer with no antlers but with really long fangs? You’d probably think you were dreaming or reading some fantasy novel, but these Chinese water deer do exist.Where they’re found: Native to China and Korea (but introduced in UK).Read our list, and let me know which is your favorite! 1. But there are plenty of strange and unusual mammals out there! Mammals may not be the first thing you think of when you think of weird animals. Read the post, then let me know in the comments which one amazed you the most (and if there are any animals I should add). That’s why I’ve compiled this “master list” of some of the most amazing and weird animals in the world. I love learning about new animals, and I know you do too. ![]() Our planet is full of amazing creatures that we don’t even know about. Madagascar Leaf-nosed Snake (Langaha nasuta)
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