Sometimes animals are observed in the wild that are a tad unusual. Check out these 12 wildlife species that raise more questions than they answer about evolution.

Fossa

Is it a cat? Is it a dog? It is native to Madagascar and is a cat-like mammal closely related to the mongoose.

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Okapi

While this guy looks like a zebra crossbreed, he’s actually more closely related to the giraffe.

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Dik-Dik

A small species of antelope, this deer has eyes so large they look cartoonish.

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Leafy Sea Dragon

Related to the seahorse, this aquatic animal looks more like a decoration for the Chinese New Year. They can be found floating off the coasts of Australia.

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Snub-Nosed Monkey

This monkey is... kind of cute. But it also looks like something that came out of Jumanji.

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Lowland Streaked Tenrec

Local to Madagascar, we don't even know what to make of this rat-like creature

Photography: Frank Vassen/Wikipedia

Panda Ant

If you see this guy anywhere, you'd better get away fast. While it may have ant in its name, it's actually a wingless wasp with one of the most painful stings on earth.

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Tufted Deer

There are so many laughable things about this animal — from the silly tuft of hair to the single protruding tooth.

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Patagonian Mara

Is it a rabbit or rodent? The Mara is in fact just a large, cuter, rodent.

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Golden Turtle Beetle

These beetles change color depending on the season.

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Indian Purple Frog

This fat frog lives underground and only comes out to mate.

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Red-Lipped Batfish

On the shores of the Galapagos Islands is this fish that looks like a toddler that found its mom's makeup bag.

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