People are always fascinated by unique and bizarre things that exist in our world. If curiosity killed the
cat, it should have also killed the human, because we are innately curious beings. What if I told you
certain creatures and things you probably never imagined could exist, exist?
We have travelled the globe to seek 15 of the rarest things you will see for the first time in your life. They are as freakish as can be. Are you ready for this? Don’t choke on your corn flakes as you watch 15 things you’ll see for the first time in your life.
15 – RARE ALBINO GREEN TURTLE
Number 15 on our list is the rare Albino Green Turtle. Albino hatchlings are rare; it probably occurs at one in many hundreds of thousands of eggs that are laid. They face a very tough life ahead. Only one in one-thousand green turtles typically survives to maturity — and the albino’s chances are even slimmer.
Normally they don’t survive coming out of the nest because of their color, they have no camouflage,
making them easy prey for larger sea creatures and when they do, they’re abnormal and not well suited to the environment, which means the chance of survival is very slim to none. Who would want to eat such a cute insignificant creature?
They are beautiful, all white with their little pink flippers swimming as fast as they can. It’s not that easy being… albino. May the oceans be kind to this unique little green turtle!
14 – WOLF EELS
Number 14 on our list is the wolf eel. With elongated slender bodies, enormous heads, and intimidating jaws, they named wolf eels for their superficial resemblance to eels and wolves.
However, they are neither wolf nor true eel. Instead, they are part of a group known as the “wolf fishes.” These animals inhabit the cool waters of the northern Pacific, ranging from the Sea of Japan and Aleutian islands to Southern California, making a home in rocky reefs and stony bottoms.
Some say they have a face “only a mother could love,” and while they may startle us with their bulbous fleshy heads and massive daunting jaws, we know wolf eels to be curious and even friendly to divers. Wolf eels are one of the rare creatures on Earth that find a partner and mates for life, in most cases.
Once settled, these animals are territorial and males will fight one another for space, or sometimes females. Reaching lengths of up to eight feet and weighing up to 50 pounds, these animals can be massive. Most striking are the jaws of wolf eels, specially adapted to crunch through the hard outer layers of tasty animals such as sea urchins and other hard-shelled animals including mussels, clams, snails, and even fish.
They have a row of 4-6 fang-like teeth in the front for piercing, and back rows of strong molars meant for crushing and grinding prey. The population of wolf eels appears to be stable. Mysterious and unique, wolf eels are fascinating creatures illustrating there is more than meets the eye in understanding our ocean’s amazing animals.
