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The ugliest animal in nature

The ugliest animal in nature

2026-01-19 13:29:28 · · #1

Scientists have recently discovered that the ugly herbivorous reptile named "bunostegos" evolved 260 million years ago, and its fossils now indicate that this creature existed before the dinosaurs. "Bunostegos" resembled a cow in appearance, with bulbous structures on its head and back.

bunostegos

bunostegos

This reptile, named "bunostegos," is covered in bulbous protrusions of varying sizes from its head to its back, and is about the size of a domesticated cow. Reports suggest it's the ugliest animal in nature, comparable to the naked mole-rat, previously considered the ugliest animal. However, scientists disagree, arguing that from an evolutionary perspective, "bunostegos's" bizarre appearance is quite exquisite.

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