Bizarre animal which appears to be a mix between a crocodile and buffalo found in Thailand

WITH reptilian scales, cloven feet and a tail, this gruesome-looking half-crocodile half-buffalo has confused locals in a remote Thai village.

CREDIT: Facebook/Nhênyêt jiyanê IMAGES have been shared online of this creepy creature, which looks half crocodile, half buffalo, after being born in a remote town in Thailand. The bizarre animal appears to be covered in large scales with a long head, similar to a crocodile, while it seems to have the body and legs of a calf.

IMAGES have been shared online of this creepy creature, which looks half crocodile, half buffalo, after it was born in a remote town in Thailand.

The bizarre animal appears to be covered in large scales with a long head, similar to a crocodile, while it seems to have the body and legs of a calf.

Online footage shows locals gathering around the animal while lighting incense and candles, believed to be for good luck.

Freaky ... The animal has scales like a reptile and the body of a mammal. Picture: Facebook/Nhênyêt jiyanê

Local website Rath reports the animal was born in the village of High Rock by a buffalo that has previously given birth to normal litters.

According to the site, it died soon after birth, and “is believed to bring good luck to the family and the village.”

Facebook user Nhênyêt jiyanê uploaded photos to her page with one reader writing “praise to god.”