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The world's ugliest animal

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Have you ever wondered what is considered the "World's Ugliest Animal"? Well, the blobfish has earned this title. What is a blob fish and why is it the "World's Ugliest Animal"? Watch this SciShow Kids video and complete the lesson to learn more about the blobfish.

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Humans have only explored 5% of the ocean, even though it covers 70% of our Earth. What humans have discovered are there are different zones in the ocean, just like we have different zones for time on land. Watch this video to learn more about each ocean zone and what kind of sea life lives in each zone.Just like the ocean, there is a lot still unknown about blobfish. Here is a list of facts about what we do know about blobfish.
While some may consider the blobfish the World's Ugliest Animal, its "ugliness" helps it to survive the world it lives in. Before judging something ugly, stop and look at the environment it lives in and why it might need what you see as ugly to survive.

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