Pretty much every animal on the face of the earth has been assigned its very own boring, nearly unpronounceable genus and species name, but only a few merit the kinds of monikers that make the average nature enthusiast sit up and say, “Hey! What the heck is that?” In this article, you’ll discover 12 imaginatively named animals, ranging from the screaming hairy armadillo to the sarcastic fringehead (and yes, we’ll explain how these critters came by their names, and why they may or may not be entirely appropriate). Read The 12 Weirdest Animal Names
