These people may have been inspired by animals they observed in nature, where there are many birds with mohawks that rival ...

What it eats: Small crustaceans, worms and mollusks. Why it's awesome: If you imagined a tiny fish with hands for fins, a moody downturned mouth and an extravagant mohawk, you might come close to ...

So he bought Mister Grouse his own small screened-in tent. “Now, I’ll sit outside of his tent, and he sits inside,” he added. So far, the compromise seems to be amenable to both parties.

That evening, a ruffed grouse — a crow-size bird with a tiny mohawk and mottled feathers — appeared at his feet. “I crouched down and said, ‘Hello.’ He cooed back and started following ...

Why it's awesome: If you imagined a tiny fish with hands for fins, a moody downturned mouth and an extravagant mohawk, you might come close to visualizing the red handfish. This type of anglerfish ...