09 MAY 2024
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Domesticated chickens rely entirely on their owners for protection. As they have almost no means of self-defense, they rightfully secured their spot on the list of the world’s weakest animals.
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Worms are invertebrate animals with no limbs, eyes, or bones. They feed on dirt, decaying matter, and manure, as well as rotten vegetables and fruits.
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A sloth is not only one of the weakest animals but also one of the slowest-moving organisms in the world. The main reason for being such slow and lethargic animals is due to their extremely low metabolism rate.
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Tarsiers are small primates weighing only up to 5.6 oz. They live on Southeast Asian islands, and perhaps one of the most exciting things to know about them is that their giant eyeballs weigh more than their brains.
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The star-nosed mole is another weak animal with a unique and distinctive appearance. Its body is covered in dark brown fur with 22 pinky tentacles extending from its nose in a star-like shape (hence the name).
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Snails are some of the slowest and, at the same time, one of the weakest animals on earth. They belong to a family called Gastropoda, lacking strength, speed, and other physical defense mechanisms.
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Primarily a farm animal, goats represent a delicious meal for carnivores such as coyotes, wolves, bobcats, mountain lions, and even eagles.
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Unfortunately, the prickly mammals are pretty weak in this big, scary world. Not only are they alluring prey to numerous predators, but they also commonly get run over by cars.
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Unfortunately, opossums are commonly found run over by cars, much like hedgehogs. These marsupials have poor hearing and eyesight, making them susceptible to accidental environmental death. Unsurprisingly, they are pretty weak creatures.
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Koalas are herbivores, arboreal creatures that live in the forests of Australia. Besides their claws, koalas do not have many defending weapons to protect themselves against enemies.