There are millions of different animal species living on Earth, with new ones being discovered all the time. Each week, we take a closer look at some of the amazing animals wandering, flying or swimming about, zooming in on the amazing adaptations that help them survive and thrive, from the bottom of the ocean to the highest mountain peaks.
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Leaf sheep: The adorable solar-powered sea slug that looks like Shaun the Sheep
Known for its uncanny resemblance to the TV character Shaun the Sheep, this adorable sea slug munches on algae to steal its ability to photosynthesize and become solar-powered.
Chungungo: The mini sea otter that lives on rocky cliffs and mates for life
Marine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens built into crevices and caves.
Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves to play
Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each other.
Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into 'living testicles'
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a "living testacle."
Cantor's giant softshell turtle: The frog-faced predator that spends 95% of its time completely motionless
These leathery turtles spend most of their lives buried motionless in river mud, but burst into action to catch their unsuspecting prey.
Gharial: The prehistoric crocodilian that buzzes and blows bubbles to find a mate
This critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago.
Northern sea robin: The bizarre fish with crab legs it uses to taste the seafloor
The northern sea robin is a strange-looking fish with legs that it uses to "taste" the seafloor.
Babirusa: The prehistoric 'deer' pigs with huge antler teeth
Babirusas are believed to have diverged from their pig ancestors between 26 million and 12 million years ago after getting isolated on Sulawesi when sea levels rose at the end of the last ice age.
