Lesser known animals in the world

 Here are some of the lesser-known animals in the world:

Mammals

1. *Aye-Aye (Madagascar)*: A type of lemur with a long, thin middle finger.

2. *Quokka (Western Australia)*: A small wallaby known for its smile.

3. *Dik-dik (Eastern Africa)*: A small antelope that can live without water.

4. *Tarsier (Southeast Asia)*: A small, nocturnal primate with huge eyes.

5. *Okapi (Congo)*: A giraffe-like animal with striped legs.

Birds

1. *Kakapo (New Zealand)*: A large, flightless parrot.

2. *Quetzal (Central America)*: A colorful bird with a long, flowing tail.

3. *Shoebill (Africa)*: A large wading bird with a distinctive shoe-shaped bill.

4. *Cassowary (Australia)*: A large, flightless bird with a distinctive casque on its head.

5. *Tinamou (South America)*: A small, flightless bird with a distinctive crest.

Reptiles

1. *Axeolotl (Mexico)*: A type of salamander that can regrow its limbs.

2. *Geoduck (North America)*: A type of large, long-necked clam.

3. *Tegu (South America)*: A type of lizard that can live up to 20 years in captivity.

4. *Frill-necked Lizard (Australia)*: A type of lizard with a distinctive frill around its neck.

5. *Gila Monster (North America)*: A type of venomous lizard.

Amphibians

1. *Poison Dart Frog (Central and South America)*: A type of brightly colored frog with toxic secretions.

2. *Red-eyed Tree Frog (Central and South America)*: A type of brightly colored frog with distinctive red eyes.

3. *Caecilian (Africa and Asia)*: A type of legless amphibian.

4. *Hellbender (North America)*: A type of large, aquatic salamander.

5. *Axolotl (Mexico)*: A type of salamander that can regrow its limbs.

Fish

1. *Vampire Squid (Deep-sea)*: A type of deep-sea squid with a distinctive pair of retractable, thread-like filaments.

2. *Anglerfish (Deep-sea)*: A type of deep-sea fish with a distinctive lure on its head.

3. *Blobfish (Deep-sea)*: A type of deep-sea fish with a soft, gelatinous body.

4. *Gulper Eel (Deep-sea)*: A type of deep-sea eel with a large, pelican-like mouth.

5. *Mola Mola (Ocean)*: A type of large, oceanic fish that can grow up to 3 meters in length.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many more fascinating and lesser-known animals in the world.

Lesser spoken language around the world

 Here are some of the lesser-spoken languages around the world:

Languages with fewer than 1,000 speakers

1. *Ainu (Japan)*: Spoken by the Ainu people, an indigenous group in Japan. (10 speakers)

2. *Taushiro (Peru)*: Spoken by the Taushiro people, an indigenous group in Peru. (20 speakers)

3. *Paicî (French Polynesia)*: Spoken by the Paicî people, an indigenous group in French Polynesia. (30 speakers)

4. *Lendu (Democratic Republic of Congo)*: Spoken by the Lendu people, an indigenous group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (40 speakers)

5. *Mapudungun (Chile)*: Spoken by the Mapuche people, an indigenous group in Chile. (50 speakers)

Languages with 1,000-10,000 speakers

1. *Yuchi (USA)*: Spoken by the Yuchi people, an indigenous group in the southeastern United States. (1,000 speakers)

2. *Cree (Canada)*: Spoken by the Cree people, an indigenous group in Canada. (2,000 speakers)

3. *Inuktitut (Canada)*: Spoken by the Inuit people, an indigenous group in Canada. (3,000 speakers)

4. *Sami (Norway, Sweden, Finland)*: Spoken by the Sami people, an indigenous group in northern Scandinavia. (5,000 speakers)

5. *Guarani (Paraguay)*: Spoken by the Guarani people, an indigenous group in Paraguay. (6,000 speakers)

Endangered languages

1. *Kaixana (Brazil)*: Spoken by the Kaixana people, an indigenous group in Brazil. (Endangered)

2. *Ongota (Ethiopia)*: Spoken by the Ongota people, an indigenous group in Ethiopia. (Endangered)

3. *Paumari (Brazil)*: Spoken by the Paumari people, an indigenous group in Brazil. (Endangered)

4. *Sarcee (Canada)*: Spoken by the Sarcee people, an indigenous group in Canada. (Endangered)

5. *Yolngu Matha (Australia)*: Spoken by the Yolngu people, an indigenous group in Australia. (Endangered)

Note: The numbers of speakers are approximate and may vary depending on the source.