They say “Beauty is only skin deep. But Ugly goes to the bone.” We humans are obsessed with our looks, but for the Animal world, there is no such diversion. This Llama happily chews a cud even if it’s not the most opportune moment for a candid snapshot. What does he care? There’s probably a Dolly Llama nearby ready to jump those ugly bones in a heartbeat.

What’s so great about pretty anyway? For most of humanity, it’s an elusive goal that escapes us at birth. So, until evolution weeds out ALL the ugly, we celebrate the animals who hang in there without a care in the world. Maybe we can learn something from their selfless attitudes, but don’t count on it.

World’s Ugliest Insect

The Robber Fly is scary ugly. They lay their eggs in other insects which feed off the host body until they hatch. Then it’s off to find another unsuspecting host to suck dry until they die lonely and broke. Sounds like my first college roommate.

World’s Ugliest Reptile

What’s with these underwater animals? Don’t they believe in oral hygiene? If I was a reptile like this Ecuadorian Eel Snake, I’d take up Orthodontics. Looks like it would be the perfect business model under the waves.  Maybe open up an Optometry shop on the side too.

World’s Ugliest Amphibian

The Pignose Frog is a recent discovery found in the wilds of Australia. Good thing it wasn’t around when Fairy Tales got started. Imagine what THIS Prince would look like.

World’s Ugliest Bird

The sun burns a little too bright for the California Condor. Maybe this one could use a little stronger sunscreen? This is one bird that’s best seen from afar, but we get the reason why they nearly went extinct. Maybe we shouldn’t mess with Mother Nature.

World’s Ugliest Fish

The Tiger Shark Wallflower Fish has a habit of staring down its prey. And from the looks of this shot, it works very well. Those eyes are so ugly, it’s hypnotic. Good thing there are other fish in the sea. We’ll have to remember that next time we get turned down on the dance floor.

World’s Ugliest Dog

Usually it seems that animals are blissfully unaware of how ugly they are. But Rascal, a 7 lb. Hairless African Sand Dog seems to know why he was voted Ugliest Dog 2 years in a row now. We say, throw him a scorpion and see if that helps his self esteem.

World’s Ugliest Cat

The Hairless Sphinx is one of the oldest breeds and were revered by the ancient Egyptians. This modern version’s got an ugly litter to care for while Pops apparently snoozes away the afternoon. Proving that even in the Animal Kingdom, SOMEBODY is willing to tap that nasty.

World’s Ugliest Human

Speaking of Evolution, technology has finally caught up with nature. After years of failing to trim his bristles, Wilfred “Walrus” Brimley is turning into the animal he has always aspired to be. Now he can be a spokesman for ugly pills that can be delivered direct to your door. You know. So you can get on with your ugly life.