Freaky Fauna Friday

Not only are these the largest turtle species and one of the largest living reptiles in the world, it is also the last living member of an ancient order that may explain how giant prehistoric marine reptiles survived. They dive to depths greater than any other reptile and unlike almost all reptiles, while not being truly warm blooded, they are able to maintain a stable body temperature.

Not only are these aquatic masters of electric manipulation, they are also very good talkers and listeners. Make sure you give these guys a wide berth in the dry season and remember they are not eels.....

This episode we dive into what is currently the largest documented Salamander in North America. Even though these snot otters are mighty, they still need your protection.

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The North Sulawesi Babirusa, or “pig deer” is an astounding, prehistoric-looking animal from Indonesia. Rarely seen, but with an appearance impossible to forget, the adult males of this swine species sport some of the strangest (and least-functional) tusks in nature.

These little critters are often seen on the beach, they are the worlds largest single cell organism and they can get up to the size of a softball!

These beautiful shell-less snails are a must see for any ocean going explorer. But don't let their beauty fool you, for they are deadly predators to their chosen adversary the sea butterfly.

These tiny, indestructible beings are the foundation of complex life, the builders of environments, and have their own phylum slice in the pie of life.

Not only are these true monsters of the woods powerful but they can also be very intelligent. Be careful when you're in their territory because they are famous for starting to eat you while you're still alive.

This animal has been messing with paleontologists since its first discovery and the loss of the first known fossil in a bombing during World War 2.

These amazing little deep-sea fish are famous for their hyper evolved eyes and head structure!