With a crown resembling a fiery, feathered tiara, this bird looks like it’s ready for a red-carpet debut. However, its crest is usually hidden, only unfurled during courtship or when startled.
Who knew spiders could be elegant? The pink-toed tarantula might give you a slight shiver, but its fuzzy black body and delicate, pink-tipped legs make it undeniably beautiful
This master of disguise could win any camouflage competition. The giant leaf-tailed gecko looks so much like a dried leaf that even predators are often fooled
A bird that smells funky but looks fabulous? Meet the hoatzin. Its shaggy crest and prehistoric appearance make it look like it flew out of a dinosaur documentary.
Elegant and understated, the sunbittern looks unassuming at first glance. But when this bird spreads its wings, it reveals a stunning sunburst pattern of oranges, yellows, and blacks.
This isn’t your typical eel. The electric eel, which is technically a knifefish, can generate powerful electric shocks to stun prey or defend itself. Its elongated, sleek body glides effortlessly through the murky waters of the Amazon.
With a bright red face that looks like it belongs in a fashion editorial, the uakari monkey is as striking as it is rare. This arboreal primate lives in flooded forests, swinging from tree to tree with its strong limbs.
With a bright red face that looks like it belongs in a fashion editorial, the uakari monkey is as striking as it is rare. This arboreal primate lives in flooded forests, swinging from tree to tree with its strong limbs.