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The World's Rarest Animals Recently Caught On Camera

Randy AstaizaJan 9, 2013, 01:54 IST

AP Photo / Martin MeissnerJapanese scientists announced on Monday that they had captured the legendary giant squid on camera in its natural habitat for the first time ever.

This isn't the only recent sighting of an extremely rare animal.

From a whale that hasn't been photographed in 150 years to an eyeless spider, here's a look at some of the world's most elusive creatures.