# Glorifying Ugliness Hideously Cute Baby Animals By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-baby-animals-breeds-with-ugly-duckling-syndrome References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) We all know the story of the Ugly Duckling who grew into a beautiful swan, but what about other animals? Are they beyond ugly as babies too, only to grow up into gorgeous-looking creatures? There is no getting around the fact these animals are ugly. Not as in ‘cute’ ugly, but completely hideous. The first one totally looks like an alien, so much so that it’s really creeping me out. A lot. Image Credit: [1](http://www.altnation.com/forums/science-nature-environment/76601-ugly-baby-animals.html) | [2](http://shanathalas.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html) | [3](http://www.modernpooch.com/archives/SharpeiPuppy2.jpg) | [4](http://www.suprmchaos.com/pangolin_082102.jpg) | [5](http://www.owlpages.com/articles.php?section=Owl+Stories&title=Tree+Child) | [6](http://paper-scissors-kaylin.blogspot.com/) | [7](http://www.babyanimalz.com/Animal-Rose042.jpg) | [8](http://www.micahirwin.com/pics/baby-bird.jpg) | [9](http://declubz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/ajolote.jpg) | [10](http://www.sporksforall.com/wp-content/uploads/posum1.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ugly Animal Aesthetic:** Consumers are interested in embracing the unconventional beauty of animals, which creates an opportunity for brands to incorporate this aesthetic into their products and marketing. - **Viral Animal Content:** Brands can capitalize on the popularity of viral animal content by creating and sharing their own videos and images featuring unique or ugly animals, which can increase engagement and brand awareness. - **Animal Conservation:** The focus on the unconventional beauty of animals can raise awareness for the importance of preserving endangered species and their habitats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can make use of this trend by featuring unique and ugly animal content on their sites, which can attract new users and increase engagement. - **Fashion:** The unconventional beauty of ugly animals can inspire fashion designers to create collections or accessories that feature unique and unconventional patterns and textures. - **Tourism:** Zoos and wildlife reserves can capitalize on visitors' interest in unconventional animal beauty by showcasing unique or rare animals and incorporating education about conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unsightly Oatmeal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-deliciously-ugly-campaign.md) - [Hatching Duck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-duck-surprise.md) - [Adorable Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberrys-holiday-campaign.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Two-In-One Plush Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-animal-pillow-with-blanket.md) - [Surprise-Filled Costumed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-cutie-reveal.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md)