Animals have been at the heart of our most cherished fantasy stories, from classics like The Jungle Book, filled with colorful, talking animals, and iconic books like Harry Potter, where mythical creatures are commonplace. Unfortunately, giant talking snakes and fire-breathing dragons have yet to be discovered on Earth. But who says these legendary creatures are a complete figment of our imagination?
These five intriguing (and very real) animals have been roaming the Earth for quite some time, and they resemble the mystical creatures straight out of your favorite fantasy.
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With jet black feathers and a scarlet red belly, the Dracula parrot, also known as the Pesquet's parrot, gives a whole new meaning to gothic creatures.
The Dracula parrot — found in the hills and rainforests of New Guinea — is rather large, measuring about one and a half feet (1 meter) from tail to beak. The one-of-a-kind ...
