Key Takeaways

The California condor, naked mole rat and blobfish are notable for their unusual appearances, each having unique features that distinguish them.

Animals like the aye-aye, proboscis monkey and goblin shark have distinct physical traits that many find unappealing but are fascinating from an evolutionary perspective.

Other notably "ugly" animals include the Chinese giant salamander, hammer-headed fruit bat, star-nosed mole and southern elephant seal, each with specific adaptations that make them appear bizarre but serve important functions in their survival.

Who's to say what's beautiful and what's hideous?

Animals sometimes evolve to catch admiring eyes, but often other evolutionary concerns take precedence over flashy feathers or athletic physiques. That said, the world i

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