Giant Sea Spider

The Giant Sea Spider was one of the most recently discovered species of creatures found in southern Antartica. It was found in early 2008. This arachnid is about 9.8 inches long and preys on hydroids and bryzoans. Researchers hypothesize that the lack of predators, cold temperatures, and high levels of oxygen in their natural habitat are responsible the giant sea spider’s colossal size.

Shoebill Stork

One of the tallest species of birds is the Shoebill Stork. Adult Shoebills could grow up to 152 cm. They are distinct for their large, bulging, straw-colored or grayish bill. They are mostly found in swamps in the tropical regions of east Africa such as in Sudan and Zambia.