African animals come in all shapes and sizes — some beautiful, and some… not so much. Here are 15 fascinating African animals who simply weren’t blessed in the looks department. But we love them anyway!
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1. African Warthog
This warthog is attempting what looks like a smile, but those tusks and warts kind of mess up the Kodak moment.
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2. Giant African Bullfrog
We aren’t sure if he thinks this is a meal, or if he’s just trying to taunt the camera.
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3. Hippopotamus
Hanging out with his friends, this hippo poses for the camera while showing us his less-than-lovely grill.
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4. Rock Hyrax
This furry guy has a set of teeth that look like vampire fangs, and is long overdue to trim his eyebrows.
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5. Shoebill
What a mouth! Apparently this one got excited while posing for the picture. At least his intricate plumage is pretty…
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6. Woermann’s Fruit Bat
While this bat might look like it’s sticking out its tongue for the camera, it actually uses it for licking nectar.
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7. Gerenuk
Somebody get out the measuring stick for those ears. This gerenuk is probably listening for the camera shutter.
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8. Nile Crocodile
Not even Botox could help this leathery creature. (Don’t tell him that, though.)
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9. Ostrich
Pucker up! This particular ostrich wanted to get up close and personal with the camera. Looks like he could use a little Chapstick.
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10. Three-horned Chameleon
With not one, but three horns, this chameleon is quite the bizarre-looking lizard.
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11. Aye-aye
Native to Madagascar, this weird creature is the world’s largest nocturnal primate. Thankfully he stays up in the trees and forages at night.
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12. African Spurred Tortoise
Bright green grass, yellow flower, tortoise face. We don’t mind if this funny-faced guy wants to hide in his shell.
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13. Hamadryas Baboon
Look at that smirk, and that reverse Mohawk. Welcome to the world of the hamadryas baboon, where every day is a bad hair day.
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14. Marabou Stork
We aren’t sure what hair style this one is going for — a comb-over, maybe? He could probably use a facial as well.
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15. Naked Mole Rat
Saving the best (or ugliest) for last, the naked mole rat inhabits East Africa and rounds out our top 15 list.
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