There are some 8.7 million species living on earth, or at least thats what scientists estimate. Aside from the cute and cuddly animals we love and the domesticated pets such as cats and dogs, there are also a lot of creepy animals too. If you’re into terrifying animals and looking to test your limits, this gallery is just for you.
Here are just a few examples of scary animals to get you started:
- The Bilby
- The Cthulhu Larva
- The Lobster Moth Caterpillar
When we say creepy we mean absolutely terrifying. Here are the 25 most terrifying animals in existence.
The most creepy animals ever! Terrifying animals gallery
1. A Poodle Moth
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDg5NTAwNTE0OTQ3/scariest-animals-in-the-world-1.png)
It might look like a soft toy but we wouldn’t want to cuddle up to it.
2. Cyclops Shark
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDkwNTc0Mzg3ODQz/scariest-animals-in-the-world-2.png)
Sharks should have two eyes. That is all.
3. Goliath Tigerfish
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDkxOTE2MzAyOTc5/scariest-animals-in-the-world-3.png)
Them teeth. Nope. Nope. Nope.
4. Pinocchio Frog
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDkzMjU4NjM5ODM4/scariest-animals-in-the-world-4.png)
No prizes for guessing where this little frog get its names from.
5. Marabou Stork
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDk0MzMyMjA3MDc0/scariest-animals-in-the-world-5.png)
We shudder to think what this bird is hiding in its pouch.
6. Celebes Crested Macaque
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDk1Njc0MzE4ODE4/scariest-animals-in-the-world-6.png)
Too much booty to handle.
7. The Bilby
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDk2NDc5NjAzMTY2/scariest-animals-in-the-world-7.png)
Those ears. Whats going on!?
8. Long-Wattled Umbrella Bird
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDk3NTUzNDIyMzQ2/scariest-animals-in-the-world-8.png)
This bird sort of looks like a Pokemon.
9. Lobster Moth Caterpillar
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDk4MzU4ODA0NDUw/scariest-animals-in-the-world-9.png)
Lobster and Moth should never be used in the same sentence.
10. Asian Sheepshead Wrasse
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDk5NDMyMzY0Njc1/scariest-animals-in-the-world-10.png)
If looks could kill, you would be dead.
11. Tube-Nosed Fruit Bat
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTAwMjM3ODk0OTMw/scariest-animals-in-the-world-11.png)
Just look at that face. Deadly intentions.
12. Bat-Eared Fox
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTAxMzExNDc4NDAz/scariest-animals-in-the-world-12.png)
This just isn’t right.
13. The Shoebill
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTY0NTg1MjkzNDYxMDcxNjI1/shoebill-facts-wow.jpg)
That face. Its scheming something here.
14. Cthulhu Larva
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTAzMTkwNjg2MTc0/scariest-animals-in-the-world-14.png)
Its going to come for you in your sleep.
15. Naked Mole Rat
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTA0MjY0MjAyODgz/scariest-animals-in-the-world-15.png)
You would not want to pet this.
16. Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTA1MDY5NTc0Nzg3/scariest-animals-in-the-world-16.png)
This name is all that really needs to be said.
17. Turtle Frog
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTA2MTQzNTQwNDk4/scariest-animals-in-the-world-17.png)
Slimy.
18. Frilled Shark
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTA3MjE3MDMzMjI2/scariest-animals-in-the-world-18.png)
Probably even more scary than a Great White Shark.
19. Metallic Beetles
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTA4ODI3ODI5NTIy/scariest-animals-in-the-world-19.png)
They look like aliens.
20. Wolf Fish
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNDg4OTYzNjA3MDA2/scariest-animals-in-the-world-20.png)
Will you ever get into the water ever again?
21. Sea-Angel
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTEwMTY5ODExNDIy/scariest-animals-in-the-world-21.png)
Not as scary as the rest, but still worth avoiding.
22. Lesula
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTEwOTc1MTE3Nzkw/scariest-animals-in-the-world-22.png)
Creepily human looking.
23. Trogloraptor Spider
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTEyMDQ4OTQ3MTcw/scariest-animals-in-the-world-23.png)
Spiders. NOPE.
24. Star Nosed Mole
![](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTEzMTIyNzMyNTEw/scariest-animals-in-the-world-24.png)
Definitely from another planet.
25. Honeypot Ant
![creepy animals](https://blazepress.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTI4OTkzNTE0MTk2MzY1Mjgy/scariest-animals-in-the-world-25.png)
So full it’s ready burst.
26. Wolf fish
27. Frilled Shark
28. Textile Cone Snail
29. Needlefish
30. Vampire Squid
31. Luna Lionfish
32. Box Jellyfish
33. The Lamprey – scariest fish in the sea