Animal Fashion Disasters

Male Guppy

Though only a few centimeters long, male guppies have some pretty loud fashion, having been known to sport splashes, spots and stripes in just about every color of the rainbow. Sounds like a big mess, but the ladies don't seem to mind. In fact, it's a large part of what drives their attraction. Unfortunately, the colorful display is also a beacon for predators, which makes a strong argument for the safety of basic black.

Titicaca frog

This amphibian gets his worthy name from his homestead in Lake Titicaca, which sits 10,000 feet above sea level in South America. As one might imagine, there's not a lot of air up there and seeing as frogs breathe through their skin, this presents a bit of a challenge. What might the solution be? More skin! And boy do we mean more - these frog's pants can stretch over 20 inches wide!

Male fiddler crab

They're armed with one claw that weighs up to 65 percent of their total body mass. The super sized claw is used to attract females and in this case, size does matter. The ladies have been known to peruse more than 100 mates before settling on a match. Unfortunately, the enlarged claw also proves to be quite a hindrance. It's pretty useless and a big neon sign to predators. Seems to be a blessing and a curse too.

Sage grouse

The male sage grouse is equipped with two yellowish air sacs underneath his feathers. He fills the sacs with air and then makes a popping sound that can be heard from up to three miles away. While that may sound like something a doctor should look at, it's actually a cue for the females that it's time to choose a mate. The bigger the pop, the more attractive the male… Along with this bird's ability to sing and dance, this event has got to be part of the weirdest talent and beauty pageant ever.

Male peacock

With a tail measuring 8 feet wide and containing over 200 feathers, the peacock is the Christmas tree of the animal world. Here's where the scientific part comes in: peacocks with the bluest blue eyes on their tail are deemed to be the healthiest. Of course, that also presents a con, as peacocks with too much junk on the trunk have a little trouble when it comes to flying. This presents a challenge when it comes to fleeing predators. All he can do is… run.

Porcupine

Its coat of 30,000 sharp spines may help protect the porcupine from predators, but it does nothing for its love life. In fact, the porcupine's own life is in jeopardy by its coat as well. If porcupines are hit with a craving for leaves and small twigs, they will climb trees to get what they want. Problem is, porcupines often fall and impale themselves with their own spines.

Babirusa

You're in trouble in the fashion world if your nickname is "pig-deer." Native to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the babirusa looks strange and wild, with its canine teeth growing straight through the roof of its mouth. Not only is this unsightly to look at, but also a danger to its survival. If the teeth continue to grow, they can curve back and lodge into the babirusa's brain. Now that's a tragedy!

Male deer

The deer has a rack of antlers, which can measure up to 7 feet wide and weigh in at 80 pounds or more. In fact, it is believed that the largest deer species ever was the Irish elk, with antlers over 12 feet wide (almost twice the length of what a moose sports today). During the mating season, male deer use their antlers to head-butt the competition. However, by doing so, they also run the risk of locking together, leaving them prone to predators or starvation.

White Bengal tiger

Their unusual coloring is caused by a mutant gene and while it's not harmful to their health in any way, it does impact their ability to survive. White is not exactly ideal when it comes to blending in with the jungle.

Male Lion

For the male lion, a hairdo can never be too big or too dark. This cat's iconic mane is his calling card for attracting the ladies. A dark color indicates a lion who is relaxed, better fed and with fewer parasites. Sounds good?