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Top 24 Ugliest Animals in the World

15.

Anteater

Facts

  • Order: Xenarthra
  • Habitat: Central and South America

Appearance

Big mouth? Well, it’s definitely long ...

Let’s be honest: when you look at this animal, you might not know which end is which. It could be an alien from another planet. The first thing you notice is its long snout, which helps the anteater lick ants and termites out of their hills.


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Anteater Anteater - Photo: Whytock/Shutterstock

Anteater Anteater - Photo: l i g h t p o e t /Shutterstock