When nature has fun with colors: 17 animals that seem straight out of a fantasy world

by Alison Forde

June 01, 2021

When nature has fun with colors: 17 animals that seem straight out of a fantasy world
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Diversity is, after all, the true source of wealth and on Earth, fortunately, there is no lack of it. Often, they are astounding: we may wonder at how a particular species has evolved, but we should try to embrace differences just as Mother Nature conceived them. Just look around to be amazed by the wonders of nature that surrounds us. Bright colors and bizarre shapes are the order of the day among the various species of animals, we just have to be lucky enough to see certain details and be surprised. In this photographic list we wanted to collect all those specimens with unique and rare characteristics that, usually, are less seen. Looking at them, you can't help but think about the fact that they seem straight out of a fairy tale or ... from a cartoon! Still, these wonderful creatures are absolutely real. Feast your eyes!

1. A very sweet specimen of pink pug!

1. A very sweet specimen of pink pug!

Instagram / milkshakethepug

 Milkshake is one of the few Pugs to have this very particular pink color. In fact, there seem to be fewer than a hundred examples in the world!

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2. An amazing pink frog!

2. An amazing pink frog!

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There's a great variety of tree frogs, eachin colors that are more beautiful than the next, but this little pink colored frog really impressed us!

3. A cat with a chimeristic appearance

3. A cat with a chimeristic appearance

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This cat's genetic condition is called "chimerism", that is the union of two DNAs that give different genetic expressions: this is the reason for the eyes and face in two different colors!

4. Wonderful, don't you think?

4. Wonderful, don't you think?

5. Apparently, not all bees are yellow ?!

5. Apparently, not all bees are yellow ?!

Reddit / Kelly240361

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6. This little dog looks like Salvador Dali!

6. This little dog looks like Salvador Dali!

With that black "mustache" and a slightly wacky expression, this puppy seems to vaguely resemble the famous artist Salvador Dalì. 

7. A completely black cockerel, from Indonesia

7. A completely black cockerel, from Indonesia

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The Ayam Cemani is a breed of chicken originating from Indonesia, quite rare and particularly expensive on the market, if you consider that the cost of a prime specimen ranges between $1999 and $2500.

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8. The male mandrill knows how to get noticed in the animal kingdom: look at those colors!

8. The male mandrill knows how to get noticed in the animal kingdom: look at those colors!

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9. Zorro?

9. Zorro?
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10. This little dog also looks like a real superhero

10. This little dog also looks like a real superhero

11. A riot of color!

11. A riot of color!

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12. An albino alligator

12. An albino alligator

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All animals with this genetic condition are absolutely fascinating, don't you think? 

13. Here is another wonderful example of a cat with chimerism

13. Here is another wonderful example of a cat with chimerism

Instagram / amazingnarnia

Narnia is perhaps the most famous cat on Instagram, precisely because it is characterized by this beautiful alternation of colors. In fact, it really is a gorgeous feline!

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14. A white horse, but a very unusual one!

14. A white horse, but a very unusual one!

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As much as we are used to seeing horses with white coats, this one in the photo is an albino specimen. Could it be Prince Charming's horse? 

15. What a cute doggy!

15. What a cute doggy!

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16. We couldn't leave out this albin lion, like something straight out of a cartoon!

16. We couldn't leave out this albin lion, like something straight out of a cartoon!

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17. A cat with a very distinguished mustache!

17. A cat with a very distinguished mustache!

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