Inspired by the upcoming release of Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, we have discovered an infographic that showcases the most mind-blowing and unbelievable animals hidden across the globe.

Are you prepared for the most magical world safari ever?

If you’re happy for hippogriffs, bats about basilisks, thirsty for thestrals – even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan, everyone likes a hint of witchcraft and wizardry. Though you might struggle to find them outside of films and books, there’s more magic in the real world than you might expect.

Tracking down the weirdest and wildest animals, take a closer look at the uniqueness and powers of 17 extraordinary animals from around the world. Thrill in the Narwhal, the unicorn of the sea – its horn won’t make you live forever, but it can grow to up to a stunning 10 feet long. Delight in the adorable Pink Fairy Armadillo, smaller than a Chihuahua, or wonder at the sparkling, changing colours of the Golden Tortoise Beetle. Learn about the Babirusa, which has quite a peculiar appearance, with upward and backward curling tusks that continue to grow and at one point can actually pierce the animal’s skull.

With the creatures at the bottom of the ocean, hidden away in unexplored forests, or in the middle of the searing desert, you won’t be able to find them in the comfort of your home. But where can you start?

  • You can adventure with the Aye-Ayes in Madagascar, keeping an ear out for their ‘percussive foraging’.
  • Try searching for Sunda Colugo in Singapore as they glide above your head.
  • Or listen out for Lyrebirds in Australia, as they reproduce any sound perfectly.

And that’s only scratching the surface…

If you’re looking for the cute, the impressive, and the downright bizarre, you’ve come to the right place. With goblins, vampires and dragons just some of the entries on the list, you might think you’ve wandered into the magical world of Hogwarts. And it just gets stranger and fascinating from there.

Ready to get going on your own amazing animal adventure?

 


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