- [Narrator] Aliens, what
do they look like to you? Gray? Green? Short?
Tall? Something completely different? Whatever you imagine aliens looking like, they'll surely look unlike
anything here on Earth, right? Well, don't jump to conclusions so fast. From a bleeding fungus to a fish that resembles The Predator, here are the top 20 alien-like things that exist in real life. (soft music)
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- Amazing! Number 20: The Devil's Tooth The Devil's Tooth, also known as the Bleeding Tooth Fungus, is a grotesque sight to behold. It looks like a chewing gum or a tooth that is leaking blood. Rest assured, however, the red substance is actually sap, not blood. The Devil's Tooth can be found
in North America or Europe, and it's a non-edible fungus. But, looking like that, I bet no one would try to
eat it even if they could. Number 19: The Black Bat Flower The Black Bat Flower has
quite a literal name. The plant is entirely black with creepy long whiskers
coming out from the sides. Plus, it has flowers that
could easily be mistaken for bats sleeping upside down. These flowers grow up to 12 inches long, while its whiskers can
grow up to 28 inches. This is the kind of plant
that only looks appropriate in your garden when
Halloween comes around. Number 18: Felimare Picta The Felimare Picta is sea slug that comes in bright
and colorful variations. They're fairly small, only
growing to about 8 inches long, and live in subtropical waters, particularly around the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They're mollusks, which
are kind of like snails. They don't, however, have
a shell that protects them, so they have to resort to other tricks, like literally sweating acid. Is that alien enough for you? Number 17: Hydnora Africana The Hydnora Africana is
unlike any other plant you've ever seen. It has a fleshy flower that
emerges from underground, a scaly skin and it smells like dung. Literally. That's because the Hydnora Africana wants to attract the dung beetle. An unsuspecting dung beetle usually crawls inside of the Hydnora, which then closes up, trapping the insect. But rather than killing it, the plant just keeps the
beetle prisoner for a bit while it loses bodily fluids
and pollinates the flower. After some time, the Hydnora
lets the dung beetle go. It might still be alive, but it's certainly traumatized for life. Number 16: Strangler Fig The Strangler Fig is named
after the way this fig grows on their host trees. They wrap around their host, sucking the tree's
nutrients for themselves. This often leads to the tree's death. In a way, they're very
similar to the vines in the second season of Stranger Things. They slowly take over the land, corrupting it along the way and using it for their own benefit. Thankfully, unlike in Stranger Things, the actual strangler
fig has yet to develop the habit of attacking humans. For now, at least. Number 15: Buddha's Hand The Buddha's Hand is a
fruit that is segmented into finger-like sections. For some experts, it looks similar to some depictions of Buddha's Hand. For the ignorant, it looks
more like it's growing giant, fat yellow tentacles. Unlike many other things
showcased in this video, the Buddha's Hand actually
has a pleasant fragrance. This probably explains why our ancestors decided to cultivate the plant and not destroy it completely. Even though it looks
like a hostile invader from another planet. Number 14: Sea pig The Sea Pig is a slug-like creature that is part of the sea cucumber family. Although they don't look
that much like pigs, they earned their name
due to their pinkish hue and plump little legs. Sea Pigs can eventually grow into a variety of different shapes. The sea pigs aren't that
big and could easily fit in the palm of your hand,
growing up to 6 inches long. They can only be found 3,000
feet below the ocean surface, so it's unlikely that you'll ever meet this pink little alien fella. Number 13: Pink See-Through Fantasia The Pink See-Through
Fantasia is a sea cucumber that leaves nothing to the imagination. That's because you can
literally see its mouth, intestine and anus all from the outside. This not-so-shy creature was
discovered recently, in 2007. It lives at a depth of roughly 8,200 feet. Like other deep-sea creatures,
it also emits light. The soft glow of the Fantasia even highlights its intestines. When you see it motion, it can
look like an alien creature floating in outer space,
rather than the dark deep-sea. Number 12: Doll's Eye The Doll's Eye is a plant that grows in a creepy blood-red
stalk and has berries that look like eyeballs. You could see this type of plant growing on a hostile alien planet. Thankfully, the eyes don't really move, since Mother Nature isn't
that intent to terrify us. They aren't, however, completely harmless. If eaten, these eyeball berries could cause a heart attack or even death. Number 11: Devil's Claw While still the ground,
the Devil's Claw looks like an alien spider laying on its back, with its long tentacles spreading out. It's also similar to
the Headcrab creatures from the Half-Life games. It gets worse, though, especially
if they are on your feet. The devil's claw seed
pod is actually designed to latch on to your feet. They use it as a way of transportation. Can you imagine, having one of
those alien-looking tentacles latching on to your feet? That's good-old fashioned
nightmare fuel right there. Number 10: Cedar Apple Rust Fungus The Cedar Apple Rust Fungus could have easily inspired
many sci-fi movies where a parasite slowly
takes over an organism. The transformation is truly fascinating, albeit gross-looking. First, the fungus takes
over the apple or cedar tree and tiny galls start
appearing on the fruit. Then, after a while, a
pimple-like structure bursts out. These structures eventually develop into a gelatinous orange protrusion. The end result is a fruit
that is unrecognizable and very alien looking. Number Nine: Passion flower Okay, let's take a break from the horrible
monstrosities for a little bit. After all, alien planets aren't
just supposed to be scary, they can also be beautiful,
wonderful places. And the Passionflower
would very easily fit in one of those planets. The passionflower is a perennial vine that has a beautiful and intricate look, with showy white and
purple scented flowers. The passion flower isn't just
pretty to look at, however. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that helps with anxiety. If you ever find any of
the things from this list in the wild, hopefully it
will be the passionflower. Number Eight: Horned Melon The horned melon seems like a fruit straight out of an exotic alien planet, like the one in Avatar. It's bright yellow, with its outsides filled with small horns. Inside, it has a strong green color and it is packed with seeds. In fact, the horned melon looks so alien that it made an appearance in an episode of Star
Trek: Deep Space Nine. In the show, they called
it a Golana Melon. So there you have it, the horned melon is also Hollywood famous. Number Seven: The Blue Dragon Sea Slug The Blue Dragon Sea Slug is far from what many would think of
when they hear the word slug. It has a bright blue color and
a great number of appendages that look like misshapen fingers. They are really tiny, at
around 1.2 inches in length. Unlike most sea slugs, the Blue Dragon doesn't crawl along the
bottom of the ocean. They actually swallow an air bubble and float just under the
surface of the water. This makes them look like
a spider walking on water, which has probably scared
many people before. Number Six: Devil's
Finger or Octopus Skinhorn The Devil's Finger is
an aptly named fungus that brings us right back to the hellscape of scary-looking alien plants. First of all, the fungus
hatches from leathery eggs, not that different from the Xenomorph eggs in the Alien franchise. As the Devil's Finger grows, they reveal bright-red,
scary-looking tentacles. To add insult to injury,
the plant also exudes the smell of rotten flesh. The reason they do that isn't
to make us poop our pants, but in hopes to attract flies that will carry their spores elsewhere. Us pooping our pants
is just a side effect. Number Five: Promachoteuthis sulcus The Promachoteuthis sulcus is a squid that has two large tentacles, eight arms and, last but not least,
human-like dentures. That's right, it's a squid with teeth. Well, actually, those aren't real teeth. They're a circular fold of soft-tissues that are more akin to lips. Not much else is known about this squid, since only a single specimen
has ever been captured. One thing is certain: you
don't need to be afraid of it. This squid only lives
in the depths of the sea and is very tiny, being 1 inch long. The pictures alone, however, might haunt your dreams for a while. Number Four: Rafflesia arnoldii The Rafflesia arnoldii, or Corpse Flower, is a huge plant that has that name because it smells like decaying flesh. Much like the Devil's finger,
it uses it to attract flies. With leaves that can grow
up to three and a half feet in diameter, the Corpse Flower
also has a pretty big hole in the middle where the odor exudes from. This plant also has the distinction of being the largest
single flower in the world. Another fun fact: it is reported that the corpse flower inspired the look of the Pokémon Vileplume. But Vileplume looks way less scary than its real-world
inspiration, thankfully. Number Three: Sarcastic Fringehead The oddly named Sarcastic Fringehead resembles a real-life
version of the Predator. These footlong fish can widen their mouth to an incredible length,
displaying their needle-like teeth. When two rival fringeheads wrestle, they press their mouths
against each other, which makes it look like they are kissing. However, they're merely
assessing who is the biggest, and therefore, most dominant fish. If you ever find yourself
exploring the sea, make sure you don't go around
poking into every crevasse. Otherwise you might have a
nasty surprise waiting for you. Number Two: Atolla Jellyfish Many examples on this list
look like alien creatures, but the Atolla jellyfish
actually looks like an alien mode of transportation. They are a dead ringer for a spaceship. Deep red in color, these UFO
jellyfish are fairly common, living 2,200 feet below the surface. The Atolla is also bioluminescent, meaning it emits light. This works as a defense mechanism. When attacked by a predator, the jellyfish emits a
flurry of bright flashes. The lights attract bigger fish that go after the Atolla's predator. This way, the jellyfish
has a chance of escaping. Before I reveal the
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some amazing new information. Also, hit that bell icon for notifications on more amazing fact-filled videos. Number One: Bobbit Worm The Bobbit Worm is a scary creature. First of all, the Bobbit
Worm gets its name from a case involving a
woman named Lorena Bobbitt, a knife and, well, a worm-like
part of the male body. The Bobbit worm can be around 10 feet long and has a jaw so powerful that
they can slice a fish in two. The way they hunt is also frightening. The Bobbit worm burrows into the seabed and leaves only a small part of its body above the surface, waiting
for unsuspecting prey. When they wander by, the worm lunges out, grabs the fish and drags it underground. They resemble the Graboid
creature from the movie Tremors. But, thankfully, the worm isn't interested in Kevin Bacon or any
other humans, just fish. So, what did you think? What was the thing you thought
most looked like an alien? Let me know by leaving
a comment down below! Thanks for watching! (bells chime) (soft music)
