10 Incredible Animals That Scientists Initally Didn’t Believe Were Real

The scientific community is not infallible, and sometimes they get stuff just plain wrong. And that doesn't just include scientific theories. There are plenty of creatures people didn't think existed. These animals are all victims of scientific prejudice, animals so bizarre that even the smartest minds of the time could not accept that fact they existed. There are plenty of crazy looking animals that are real, despite the fact science didn't recognize them at the time of their discovery.

Their discoverers were challenged and ridiculed for their absurd “discoveries,” and at least one man committed suicide from the shame. But in the end, these scientists were vindicated and we now know that none of these creatures were hoaxes. Given all the crazy myths people think about these amazing animals scientists didn't believe existed, it turns out the truth is often stranger than fiction.