Amazing find on the coast of Serum Island.

When the locals discovered a huge carcass on the ocean, they were seriously scared. This animal did not look like anything familiar: whether it was a huge squid, a whale or a monster unknown to science, it simply rested in the water in a shapeless heap and inspired fear by its mere presence.

The animal reaches a length of 15 meters.

The fishermen who discovered the animal at first mistook it for an overturned boat - it was so big. The body, about 15 meters long, just lay in one of the bays and was already beginning to decompose, leaving bright red traces in the water.


Scientists believe that the animal lay on the shore for at least three days before it was discovered.

This discovery occurred on Tuesday, on the island of Serum, which belongs to Indonesia, and the very next day, May 10, one of those who discovered this unknown monster posted photos and a short video on Facebook, which excited the Internet.


The body weight of the animal is presumably 35 tons.

Local residents also turned to the authorities with a request to remove the corpse from the water, since they could not do it on their own - and it was frankly scary to approach this unknown creature. The police arrived at the scene, along with a team of oceanographic scientists, who determined that the body had lain on the shore for at least three days before it was discovered.


The body has already begun to decompose, and therefore the locals are asking the authorities to remove it as soon as possible.

At a glance, scientists could not identify exactly which animal it was, so they took small specimens of the creature's flesh to establish the name already in the laboratory. At the same time, local representation municipal government Agriculture believes that it is most likely a dead manatee. "Several manatees have just been seen in this region recently," a government official said.


Local authorities believe that this is a large manatee.

However, this version looks somewhat doubtful, since usually manatees reach a maximum of three meters in length and their weight does not exceed half a ton, while the approximate weight of the found body is about 35 tons.

Animals of Indonesia in the process of evolution have acquired very unusual skills to protect themselves and their territory. Of course, this is far from full list of all the diversity of the Indonesian fauna, but these representatives are one of those who definitely deserve attention!

Sun fish (moon fish)

You can find this fish off the coast of Nusa Penida, which is located in close proximity to Bali. This fish weighs more than 2000 kg and is 3-4 times the size of a human. But, despite this, for diving enthusiasts, it poses absolutely no danger. Theoretically, this fish can be confused with a shark due to the similarity of the very fin that scares any surfer. In fact, these defenseless creatures themselves often become victims of predators, including the sharks themselves. If you want to see this miracle live, then go to Nusa Penida from mid-July to October.

Javanese peacock

Bird sight in Indonesia. The legs and neck of these beauties are longer than those of ordinary peacocks, and there is also an additional “fan” on the head. Among the variety of their colors, you can find albinos. Unfortunately, their bright beautiful plumage with a metallic sheen does not leave different predators indifferent, so the population of this species has the status of “threatened with extinction”.

Nudibranchs

A clam with a difficult character. The fact that this creation of nature can grow to the size of your hand is not its only surprise. This clam is decorated with bright, almost poisonous flowers, and the second epithet is not a bluff at all. If the nudibranch senses danger, it releases a toxic venom that can temporarily paralyze the offender. personal experience We have no communication with them, but the fact of their existence in the waters of the Indian Ocean cannot be denied either.

Anoa

A small buffalo that lives on the island of Sulawesi. This type of buffalo is the smallest in comparison with the rest. Sulawesi is inhabited by mountain and lowland anoas, they differ only in the height of their habitat, they look almost the same. Previously, this animal attracted local hunters as food, but subsequently there was talk about the toxicity of prey from anoa. However, this has not stopped hunters so far, since this animal is also of particular value as a trophy for subsequent sale. Trade in such a “souvenir” is prohibited, and hunting for anoa is recognized as poaching and is punishable by law.

Clown frog fish, she is also a warty frog fish or warty anglerfish

The variety of names already speaks of the versatility of this fish: it can change color in a few weeks and acquire yellow, red, pink, beige and brown colors, and even become transparent. But this is not all the intrigues that this fish is capable of. This fish literally arranges a whole fishing trip in order to get food for itself in the form of a detachment of its own kind, but smaller. In order to “throw the bait”, she has a special fin that attracts potential victims. Therefore, we can safely say that the fish fully justifies all its names.

Muntjac

A red deer that can bark. These small, tall (up to 40 cm), deer, and especially males, are very jealous of their territory, marking it ... with an extract of their lacrimal glands. And in order to warn the advancing enemy, these Indonesian animals make a sound very similar to a dog barking. Remarkably, this barking can go on for as long as an hour to make sure the area is safe.

mimic octopus

For the first time this miracle was discovered in the late 90s of the last millennium off the coast of Sulawesi. Since he is absolutely non-poisonous, so as not to fall victim to the food chain, he has evolved into a master of disguise in other dangerous animals: zebra fish, stingray, poisonous sea ​​snake, crab and more than 10 roles. He also uses his talent to mimic some kind of background, and lurk in anticipation of prey. But still, despite his ingenuity, he often becomes a victim of predators.

The cutest animals in Indonesia - Eastern tarsier

Because of his small size(up to 15 cm), tiny ears, disproportionately big eyes and a long tail with a tassel on the tail causes an instant surge of tenderness. It mainly lives on Sulawesi, but can also be found on other islands. These little fluffy lumps are quite shy, so they are most active at night. Judging by the photographs and eyewitness accounts, the image of Dobby from "Harry Potter" seems to be written off from this creature :)

Babiruss or deer pig

These Indonesian animals have such an appearance that is so atypical for a pig that some scientists still doubt whether this is a creation of a species of pigs. In addition to the unusually small patch and excessively long legs for their kind, small ears and thin skin, the structure of the males went even further. Their upper fangs grow throughout their lives, gradually curving upward and eventually cutting into the forehead. Like surfers, babirusses live along. Active life occurs during low tides, and the rest period occurs during high tides.

Sumatran tiger

The smallest species of tiger of all living today. Unfortunately, according to scientists, this view of this moment has only 350 individuals, and this is due to the human factor. In Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra, there are extensive palm plantations that are burned by the local population to obtain palm oil. For the same reason, these animals of Indonesia are considered one of the most aggressive, since in the process of human destruction natural environment habitat tigers are forced to protect themselves and their offspring.

And finally, the video, so that you definitely do not doubt the ingenuity of the mimicking octopus and his acting talent:

On a beach in Namibia, scientists have discovered the remains of an unknown animal. According to the Daily Mail, the researchers were able to identify the carcass thrown ashore - this is Cuvier's whale, or Cuvier's beaked whale, which belongs to the family of beaked cetaceans. It can reach seven meters in length, weight - two to three tons.

The body of this animal was in a state of severe decomposition. However, based on the shape of the head and mouth, research group determined with certainty that it was Cuvier's beaked fish, said Namibian Dolphin Project (NDP) researcher Dr. Simon Alvin.

Keith Cuvier. Photo: © Namibian Dolphin Project

A feature of the beaked beak is its blunt and short nose, sloping forehead and a small slit in the mouth. Two front narrow and long fin located on the sides close to the head, and the hind fin is low and located far behind, closer to the tail. The coloration of the beaked beaks is diverse and changeable, but dark gray or steel gray, strongly lighter downwards, predominates. The beaked whale plunges into the water for about 20-30 minutes, after which it emerges and rests for 10 minutes, floating on the surface.

It feeds on a variety of small marine mollusks and deep sea fish.

American zoologists have found that the beaked whale is the record holder for the depth and duration of the dive among marine mammals. It has long been believed that both of these records belong to sea ​​elephants. Scientists from the American research organization Cascadia managed to attach satellite transmitters to the fins of eight beaked whales, which recorded two new record dives. One animal reached a depth of 2992 m, the second lasted 137.5 minutes under water.

In Japan, beaked for a long time was an object of fishing, its annual production in the 1960–1970s reached 40–50 heads. Currently, fishing for beaked fish is prohibited.

The sea quite often shares its secrets with people, throwing ashore amazing creatures. Having discovered them, people puzzle over the question of what kind of animal this is.

Almost Loch Ness Monster

In March 2016, a mysterious beast was found in national reserve Wolf Island, Georgia, USA. It was discovered by a father (Jeff Warren) and son who were on a boat nearby. At first they thought it was the remains of a seal. A heron pecked at the dead carcass.

This action interested those in the boat - they got closer and did not believe their eyes: the carcass did not look like any creature known to us. People took several photographs, which are now being discussed by scientists. fins, Long neck and a small head - features characteristic of the image of the Loch Ness monster.

Warren went to the local fish shop, Skipper's Fish House, where he was told that there had once been a legend in these parts about loch ness monster, which was called Alta (or Altamaha). The first mention of it dates back to the 1830s.

Experts are in no hurry to believe in folk legends. According to the director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, some sea ​​creatures, decomposing, can take on bizarre forms that remind us of prehistoric animals, so even a shark could be this unidentified monster.

Slugs

In April, British tourist Louis Burgoyne discovered strange creature on a beach in Thailand - dirty pink, with a transparent body, shaped like a sea cucumber. Looks like it was washed ashore by a wave. The tourist tried to carry the creature back into the water, but it began to wriggle and, once in the water, returned to the shore again.

The locals say that in Lately often see such mutants, but can not yet identify them. Some speculate that it is a sea leech, a sea slug, or even a creature of extraterrestrial origin.

In 2014, off the coast of Australia, Debbie Higgs, walking along the Mujimba beach in the Sunshine Coast, found mysterious creature. It was bright red in color and had no limbs, eyes, or mouth, but something like frills. Its length was about 25 cm.

The woman took a picture of the "bubble", took it home and put it in a bucket of salt water.

As the woman who found the creature said, it was something similar in structure to a jellyfish. When she first saw him, the animal was alive. Miss Higgs decided to poke it, and it reacted to touch - it began to squirm.

There is speculation that it may be a Spanish dancer sea slug, whose representatives live in the warmer tropical waters of the Indian Ocean.

Giants from the Deep

In May last year, on the territory of Indonesia, local residents found on one of the seashores the carcass of an unknown dead animal of gigantic size, according to scientists, a squid. Its length was about 15 meters, there were obvious signs of decay on the body.

The animal, already dead, drifted in deep water until it washed up on the shore of Hulun Beach in Indonesia, experts say.

Eyewitnesses who discovered the giant carcass began to actively photograph it.

In the fall of the same year, an unknown creature threw an unknown creature onto a beach in the US state of Texas. Photographer and naturalist Preeti Desai tweeted about it.

"Ok biologists, write what it is. Located on the beach in Texas, Texas," the tweet reads. Photos of an unknown animal Desai published on September 6.

The photo shows some kind of dead creature without eyes and with a row of sharp teeth.

In the comments under the post, users suggested that we are talking about an unusual eel.

And in 2015, the inhabitants of Sakhalin found a creature that washed ashore in the city of Shakhtyorsk near the air harbor. Unknown animal twice more human, his tail is covered with hair.

The found creature looked like an ancient marine dinosaur, since the nose looks like a bird's beak, and the tail is covered with hair. The length of the "Sakhalin monster" is twice the height of a human being.

Something

This year, a strange creature with fangs and black spikes washed up on the banks of the river in Liverpool.

Window cleaner Sean Hall discovered an unknown something with a colleague on his way to work. The man said that at first they mistook the creature for a seal and came closer to see if they could help him return to the water. Experts believe this monster could be a dolphin, a seal, or big fish, but without expertise find it difficult to answer accurately.

Sean Hall, to find out what he found, tried to seek help from various animal charities. True, no one wanted to deal with this case. A professor of marine biology at the University of Liverpool was also unable to determine the origin of the find without analysis.

Last summer, fishermen from the Primorsky Territory of Russia caught an incomprehensible animal. He had gray-black skin, a huge belly and a strange appearance.