Funky Features • Earth.com

The next striking feature of the mata mata turtle is its long neck and wide, flat head. Furthermore, the numerous warts and ridges found here often inspire amusement in the casual observer. But underneath its weird exterior, this creature is actually a highly efficient predator which is well adapted for catching prey. Photo Credit:Flickr / Per Se | CC BY-SA 2.0

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