Our planet Earth is populated with plenty of bizarre and astonishing creatures without the need for resorting to fiction. Some are rare; some are on the verge of extinction.  Here are 16 of the most peculiar creatures known to mankind.
 

Angora Rabbit

Aye-aye
 

Blobfish

  Komondor Dog

 Pink Fairy Armadillo

Proboscis Monkey

Pygmy Marmoset

Sloth
 

Star-nosed Mole

Sucker-foot Bat

   Sun Bear

   Tapir

White-faced Saki Monkey

Yeti Crab