The peacock's extravagant plumage makes it one of the most beautiful — and colorful — animals on earth. Native to Asia and Africa, the peacock is bound to be on a list of the world's most beautiful animals.
The beautiful Cornish Rex cat is considered the prettiest cat in the world by many.
Naked mole rat – one of the ugliest animals! Naked mole rats (Heterocephalus glaber) are unique creatures for a number of reasons aside from their really ugly animal looks. Firstly they are the only (almost) naked rodent, with their near hairless bodies adapted for living life burrowing below ground level.
Koalas. Koalas are not only extremely cute, they're smart, too! The marsupials know how to listen to their bodies and can dive into a deep sleep for an average of 22 hours a day. Koalas snack on eucalyptus leaves, which aren't high in nutrients—the abundant rest makes this diet possible.
The rarest animal in the world is the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). It is a kind of critically endangered porpoise that only lives in the furthest north-western corner of the Gulf of California in Mexico. There are only 18 left in the world. It is thought that they may be extinct in ten years.
Leopard. Of all the big cats, leopards are the most beautiful, the most catlike in their movements and behaviour. Solitary, reclusive, nocturnal by nature, the way they can melt into the shadows adds to their aura of mystery.
Cows. A cow is held in high regard and is constituted as being one of the most sacred animals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism. In Hinduism alone deities like Lord Shiva whose steed was a bull called Nandi, cows are honored in sacricity by having statutes erected in their reverence.
The quokka, a small marsupial native to Australia, is one such example of a species vulnerable to extinction in the country's harsh surroundings. Known as the “happiest animal in the world” due to its cute and friendly appearance, these creatures are now only found in a few isolated forests and small islands.
In Kenji Miyazawa's 1924 work, Suisenzuki no Yokka (水仙月の四日, literally The 4th of Narcissus Month) is the first modern day example of a beautiful, cat-eared woman.
In 1992 Lynea Lattanzio's father asked for her help in finding a new cat. She came home with 15 kittens. Since that day, 67-year-old Mrs Lattanzio has been surrounded by feline friends. “I'm gonna say that I'm at the top of the list of the eccentric, crazy cat ladies,” she tells Barcroft TV.
1. Sokoke Cat. The Sokoke Cat is the rarest domestic cat breed in the world, according to the UK's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).
The Amur leopard is a nocturnal animal that lives and hunts alone – mainly in the vast forests of Russia and China. During the harsh winter, the hairs of that unique coat can grow up to 7cm long.
British Longhair. The Persian and the British Shorthair were crossed to create the British Longhair. These kittens are amiable and can make adorable, caring companions. Because of their lush fur and lap-loving personality, they are frequently referred to as the teddy bear of feline breeds.
Celia, the last Pyrenean ibex (Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica), was found dead on 6 January 2000 in the Spanish Pyrenees, after hunting and competition from livestock reduced the population to one individual.