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Here are all of the magical creatures that break loose in 'Fantastic Beasts'

The first critter we're introduced to is the mischievous, yet adorable Niffler.

Here are all of the magical creatures that break loose in 'Fantastic Beasts'

This green little guy who follows Newt around is a Bowtruckle.

This green little guy who follows Newt around is a Bowtruckle.

The Bowtruckle looks like a cross between some sort of Praying Mantis and a stick bug brought to life. Unlike stick bugs, Bowtruckles are actually made out tree stems, with their own little branches. The tallest they'll ever get is eight inches.

The six we see in the film are named Pickett, Titus, Finn, Poppy, Marlow, and Tom. Pickett is the shy little guy who hangs out in Newt's pocket for much of the film.

The beast that gets lost in Central Park is an Erumpent.

The beast that gets lost in Central Park is an Erumpent.

This African creature looks like a rhinoceros, but can actually be quite friendly, despite its intimidating form. While its hide can repel spells and charms, on the top of its head is a massive, glowing horn full of a lethal fluid. Anything the Erumpent pierces with its horn will explode.

One of the film's cutest creatures is the Demiguise.

One of the film

The primate-like critter, which resembles a little orangutan, has the ability to become invisible at will.

It can also see the future, making it hard to catch. That's good for the Demiguise, since his fur can be used to create Invisibility Cloaks.

The Occamy is a gorgeous serpent that Newt finds hiding out in Macy's.

The Occamy is a gorgeous serpent that Newt finds hiding out in Macy

The two-legged winged serpent looks like a mix between a bird and a dragon. As Newt explains in the film, its egg shells are made of pure silver.

The creature has the ability to shrink or grow to fit in the space available to it.

The Murtlap is the bald, rat-like porcupine that attacked Jacob in his apartment.

The Murtlap is the bald, rat-like porcupine that attacked Jacob in his apartment.

Murtlap bites usually cause minor rashes. As seen in "Fantastic Beasts," in rarer cases, a severe bite can cause profuse sweating.

If pickled and eaten, the tentacles on the back of a Murtlap can aid in heightening resistance to curses and jinxes (though apparently if you eat too much, purple hair will grow out of your ears). The tentacles are also used to make Murtlap Essence, a home remedy for cuts and abrasions — "Harry Potter" fans will remember it's what Hermione gave Harry after his detentions with Umbridge.

Several times throughout the film we see a blue beetle flying through the city called a Billywig.

Several times throughout the film we see a blue beetle flying through the city called a Billywig.

The sapphire blue insect has a stinger and wings on its head that let it spin while it flies. People stung by Billywigs may levitate while having a mild case of giddiness.

The enormous bird Newt let's fly free in New York is called a Thunderbird.

The enormous bird Newt let

Not only can the massive bird create storms by flapping its wings, but it can also sense danger. Newt rescued Frank from traffickers in Egypt and was in America to let loose Frank his natural habitat — Arizona.

One of the coolest looking creatures Newt carries around is called the Swooping Evil.

One of the coolest looking creatures Newt carries around is called the Swooping Evil.

The cool creature Newt slings around like a yo-yo is revealed to be a reptile with the wings of a beautiful butterfly.

No matter how pretty the Swooping Evil may look from the outside though, Newt warns it has the ability to suck out a person's brains. Its venom can also be used to rid of bad memories.

The giant beasts we see inside Newt's cavernous suitcase are Graphorns.

The giant beasts we see inside Newt

Newt revealed he had the only breeding pair left in the world and, thanks to his care, they already had one offspring.

The creatures' hides are tougher than a dragon's and can repel most spells.

The Nudu, spotted among the creatures in Newt's possession, looks like a mix between a tiger and a pufferfish.

The Nudu, spotted among the creatures in Newt

It's described in "Fantastic Beasts" as a gigantic leopard that "moves silently despite its size and whose breath causes disease virulent enough to eliminate entire villages."

Although Newt promised none of his creatures would cause any harm, that doesn't seem the case.

Bonus: Here are a few other creatures that are seen throughout the film.

Bonus: Here are a few other creatures that are seen throughout the film.

The Mooncalfs are the adorable little critters Jacob fed while in the suitcase with Newt. They only come out during the full moon and have large eyes atop their heads.

Eagle-eyed fans watching the film will also spot Ashwinders, serpents born from the ashes of magical fires, and a pink bird called a Fwooper hanging out in Newt's suitcase. Fwooper feathers are used to make quills and are known for singing a song which can eventually drive a person, or wizard, insane.

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