By  Gurpreet Singh | September 22, 2025

7 Animals With Transparent Bodies You Can Actually See Through

From forests to oceans, these see-through creatures survive by blending in, avoiding predators and fascinating scientists.

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Here are some of the most amazing transparent animals you can actually see through today.

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Glasswing Butterfly

Delicate, see-through wings help this butterfly blend seamlessly into its environment, avoiding predators.

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Glass Frog

Transparent belly reveals its heart and internal organs, a tiny window into nature’s engineering.

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Sea Salp

Jelly-like barrel bodies pulse in colonies, filtering plankton and drifting like translucent ocean clouds.

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Glass Knifefish

This freshwater fish has a nearly transparent body, making it nearly invisible while gliding through rivers.

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Barreleye Fish

This deep-sea fish has a transparent head, revealing its brain and rotating eyes. 

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Tortoise Beetle

This beetle has a transparent, domed shell, allowing you to see its colourful body beneath.

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Namib Sand Gecko

A desert gecko with translucent skin on its toes and belly, blending seamlessly with sand.

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