According to a paper published in 2017, there are over 2 billion animal species around the world. This means that of all the creatures that exist we only know about 1% or even less and we also have no idea about what they all look like. That’s why when we see pictures of unknown species we’re amazed by how unique they look with their unusual colors or markings. But these unique color mutations can also be found in ordinary house pets that many of us have in our everyday lives.
Bright Side found a handful of animals with unique color mutations that you’ve probably never seen before.
1. A dog with freckles all over his body
© Berlinthebattleturtle / imgur
2. You can call him Zorro.
© unknown / imgur
3. It’s cold outside, socks are very necessary.
© unknown / imgur
4. Most recognizable cow ever!
© Maklo_Never_Forget / reddit
5. Who’s on their way back from a masquerade party?
© IBringTheAnswers / imgur
6. Proof that eyeliner totally makes your eyes pop:
© WhyAreYouLikeThat / reddit
7. California red-sided garter snake
© topscene / reddit
8. Venus, the ’2-faced’ cat
© JakeDaDerp / reddit
9. Red candy basslet
© HolyMarlin / reddit
10. The always-concerned cat
© Òc Simore / twitter
11. Adolf Hitler’s pet cat
© Òc Simore / twitter
12. Albino peacock
© thegreatkumquatmassacre / imgur
13. 6-color parrot
© wikipedia
14. An Atelopus frog from the highlands of Suriname
© Kerry Ward / twitter
15. Rottweiler with vitiligo

16. Calico Dominican red mountain boa
© WhatDoYouWantMeToMakeHimSayNow / imgur
17. Banye, the OMG cat
© OMG BANYE / twitter
18. A beautiful dog with a heart-shaped nose that was saved by a shelter
© Berlinthebattleturtle / imgur
19. Albino crocodile
© thegreatkumquatmassacre / imgur
20. A religious brown cow
© IBringTheAnswers / imgur
21. Indian bull frog
© goodbeertimes / reddit
22. Pink dolphin
© KingAlfonz / imgur
23. When your eyes catch the world’s attention:

24. A rare blue lobster
© NowThis / twitter
25. Black circles after a wild night out
© The1uniquesnowflake / reddit
Have you ever seen or even had a pet that had a unique color mutation? Please share your thoughts with us down in the comments section.