The most dangerous animals. The saltwater crocodile is a giant man-eater
Some of the animals are very cute. Terribly cute. Deadly cute. Well, isn’t at least the Puffer fish, for example, cute? I just want to stroke and touch her. But your breath will stop not from emotion, but from the poison of this fish. And forever.
Find out which animals are considered deadly by reading our post and always keep this information in mind.
The most poisonous vertebrate in the world. The venom of fugu paralyzes the diaphragm and stops breathing.
Hyenas are afraid of people during the day, but at night everything changes, and they may well start hunting for a person. Their behavior becomes even more aggressive during times of war and disease, as these predators love to feast on human corpses.
10. Komodo dragon
Komodo dragons are not particularly picky eaters. They can dine on birds, buffalos, and even humans. It happens that they even tear up fresh human graves and eat corpses.
This is very smart predators- they will not move or give themselves away until the victim comes close enough, after which they pounce on the object of the hunt, tear out its throat and wait until the victim bleeds to death.
9. Tsetse fly
This blood-sucking fly is a carrier of sleeping sickness, and therefore a quarter of a million people die every year from its bites.
8. Leopard
Most animals will immediately run away if they are wounded, but not a leopard. If you hurt a leopard, it will only become more furious. Leopards hide in trees and jump from there to attack their victims.
7. Horned viper
The venom of this viper is similar to that of the boomslang. Unfortunately, it is found in places where people simply do not have the necessary medications. Therefore, the victim is usually doomed to a slow and painful death.
6. Brazilian wandering spiders
Meet yourself poisonous spider according to the Guinness Book of Records. Why are they called wanderers? Yes, because they really love to take a walk - wander into someone's house or hide in a car. These are the pranksters they are.
5. Blue-ringed octopus
Despite their small size, these octopuses have an aggressive nature and are recognized as one of the most poisonous animals in the world.
When disturbed or in self-defense, they may well attack a person. And yes, there is no antidote for their poison.
4. Hippopotamus
Although they are mostly herbivores, these animals are extremely aggressive and are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
These thick-skinned, thick-butted cuties can break a person in half with one bite. About 3,000 people die from hippopotamus fangs every year.
They eat everything, including sharks. To kill their prey, they drag it underwater and bite it with their powerful jaws. Saltwater crocodiles are considered the most dangerous reptiles for humans. These predators kill over 2,000 people every year.
Man is always attracted by the unknown and mysterious. Wildlife and the animal world are interesting, but also incredibly dangerous. Predators are always on the alert, they are ready to start a fight with any living creature on Earth.
Snakes and insects, seemingly harmless, are sometimes very bloodthirsty, but the inhabitants of the sea are not always friendly either.
Wild nature lives by its own laws. According to them, the one who is stronger survives. And a person does not always emerge victorious from fights. So which animals are best not to meet? Below are the most dangerous animals on the planet. To check whether this is really not worth it, it is better to read and accept.
Poisonous frogs
This is a cocoi frog at least, that's what the Indians call it. It is very small - its length is only 2-3 centimeters. However, individuals are the most dangerous animals in the world. They live in South and Central America, as well as Madagascar.
It is very difficult for South American Indians to catch this frog. And each one is worth its weight in gold. It turns out that the value of these animals is that under the influence high temperatures(Indians cook them over a fire) frogs secrete strong poison. It instantly affects all living things and is much more dangerous than the tetrodotoxin of puffer fish, potassium cyanide and the venom of the Central Asian cobra. However, there is one consolation: toxins poison frog produces gradually and slowly.
Hippopotamus
Don’t be surprised, but these cute-looking creatures pose a remarkable danger to humans. It seems that hippos are slow, but in water they can even give a head start Olympic champions in swimming. In this video you can see a hippopotamus chasing a motorboat.Hippopotamus chasing a motorboat
In 2014, a hippopotamus in Nigeria capsized a boat carrying schoolchildren, killing 12 children.
Hippos are especially dangerous when their small children are nearby. Anyone who disturbs the peace of the family will be dragged to the bottom and trampled by the adults.
But sometimes hippos are no strangers to mercy. One naturalist witnessed a battle between a crocodile and an antelope. The mammal almost gave up when a hippopotamus ran up to them, drove the crocodile away, and sat with the antelope for another half hour, scaring off the vultures.
African buffalo or Kaffir buffalo
This is the thunderstorm of Savannah and the mightiest of wild bulls. Indian and African buffalos are extremely dangerous animals. He is not afraid of animals or people. The male reaches a height of up to 2 meters at the withers, and his weight can exceed 900 kilograms. Moreover, he has menacingly scary horns.
They bend upward or diverge widely to the sides, while forming a gentle arc. The horns can reach 195 centimeters. The buffalo senses strangers on its territory and is able to attack first.
Buffaloes who protect their calves are extremely dangerous. The buffalo grabs its prey with its horns and throws it onto its back. The enemy has almost no chance of leaving the battle alive. Especially if a herd of angry bulls is running towards him.
Polar bear
It is in the zoo that the bears appear “white and fluffy.” But when a bear runs towards a tourist in Svalbard, the person doesn’t have a chance. The animal immediately catches up, attacks and kills. Population polar bear protection began in the Arctic almost half a century ago.
Since then, the number has fully recovered and, moreover, has become above acceptable limits. The beast has become the rightful owner wherever it lives. But on his own territory, he does not feel fear and behaves quite aggressively with strangers.
In addition, the polar bear often appears near human settlements. But if you accidentally get between a mother bear and her cub, you definitely won’t escape alive. They are agile and fast, they swim well in cold water. The animal has acute hearing, vision and smell, and it also has enormous power. One blow from a powerful paw is enough to lose your head.
Bear rod
Brown bears are serious predators, no less dangerous than their brothers with North Pole. Meeting them does not bode well. The danger increases if there is a predator in front of you that could not go into hibernation or woke up at the wrong time. A hungry and angry connecting rod bear almost always attacks, even its own brothers.
The only chance to escape alive after such a meeting is to shoot the bear. There is no way to escape from him. Despite the fact that bears seem clumsy, they easily pick up speeds of up to 40-60 km per hour. The connecting rod perceives a running person as prey that needs to be caught up.
African and Indian elephant
The elephant is an intelligent animal with a good memory. The fairytale image of a kind, wise and sweet giant is far from reality. These animals are responsible for killing at least 500 people a year. The elephant is the largest on earth, and therefore, it is the most dangerous animal in the world. It is better not to enter his territory, otherwise the meeting may end in tears.
The beast has a huge body mass and can easily trample a person. By the way, elephants are very fast. In a critical situation, they can run at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour. The so-called wandering elephant, that is, expelled from the herd during the mating season, is especially dangerous. He can rush at anything that moves.
The crocodile is a first-class hunter. An animal hiding in the water can be confused with a log. After all, camouflage is the main strength of a predator. He can just lie there and wait for his prey. And when she appears, she will instantly jump out, attack, drag her into the water, drown her and dismember her.
Crocodiles are considered the most dangerous animals in Australia and some African countries. In the north of Australia, for example, about one hundred thousand reptiles live. And all of them are under state protection.
At the same time, for last years Australian crocodiles have eaten more than one victim. The largest representative of crocodiles is the saltwater or combed one. Males can reach 7 meters. The reptile is also found off the coast of Australia and is deadly to humans.
African lion
A hungry lion is very dangerous. IN wildlife The kings of beasts eat mainly zebras and wildebeest for lunch and dinner.
If the hunt has been unsuccessful for some time, then hungry animals can attack humans. In one sitting, an adult lion can eat up to 30 kilograms of meat. According to statistics, these animals kill about 250 people every year.
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White shark
Listed as the most dangerous animals White shark. An incredible feeling of hunger in these animals can occur due to blood in the water. Then he will definitely use all his 3 thousand sharp teeth.
The white shark lives in warm waters in absolutely all oceans, and also in the Japanese and Mediterranean seas. All individuals are quite large, they grow up to 7-8 meters, but there are also absolute giants - up to 12 meters in length. It is the white shark that is considered the most ferocious, strong and dangerous of all sharks.
All about white sharks
Light color helps individuals in hunting. They go unnoticed against the backdrop of underwater rocks. Sharks eat mainly seals and whales, but they do not disdain divers who have swam far away. Often a predator mistakes a person for a seal. But when he feels a bone on his teeth, he lets the victim go. True, this does not help a person much. White sharks are responsible for between 30 and 100 human deaths. these creatures got the most various items: coins, documents, remains of people and turtles.
Monkey
Suddenly, a monkey appears on the list of the most dangerous animals. In some tropical countries individuals have settled near city dumps and are looking for food there.We all know about the dangers that various animals can pose. This applies to everyone, because some animals we just heard about, while others live next to us. Some of them are extremely aggressive, others are deadly toxic, and others are dangerous due to their size. Below you will find a description of the most dangerous animals in the world and learn a lot of new and interesting things about them.
10. Common piranha is a daring predator
In the 10th position of the most dangerous animals in the world is the well-known fish - the piranha. The common piranha is one of the most dangerous fish in the world. It is dangerous for both animals and humans. These fish are freshwater predators, they inhabit the reservoirs of Southern and Central America. Most piranhas live in the rivers of Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and Central Argentina. These are relatively small fish, 30 cm long and weighing up to 3.5 kg. The main weapon of the common piranha is its very sharp teeth.
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The common piranha is a schooling fish, it is very voracious and has good sense of smell. These fish instantly sense blood and immediately attack the victim with the whole flock. These predators are calculating and very fast; they can lie in wait for their prey, and then attack it and devour it with lightning speed. Pack common piranhas quite capable of defeating large animals. They can easily tear a horse or large boar to shreds.
9. The wolf is the smartest of predators
The ninth place in the list of the most dangerous animals in the world is rightfully assigned to the owner of the taiga. Wolf - enough large predator, a very smart and hardy animal. The wolf is the most common predator on the planet. Wolves are especially dangerous in winter time. Meeting a hungry flock, which can number up to 40 individuals, is very dangerous. But it’s even more dangerous to find yourself in the territory of the pack’s den, then it will be a battle for life and death.
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Most often, people are attacked by rabid animals. But there are many cases when a completely healthy wolf committed an attack. Wolves also attack people in those regions where there is a shortage or lack of natural prey for them (deer, elk). IN summer period wolves can attack people to feed their cubs.
8. The lion is a formidable predator
The king of beasts is ranked 8th most dangerous animal in the world. A lion is a large predatory cat from the panther family. Is one of the most big cats in the world. The lion is very fast, he has strong paws, powerful jaws and large sharp fangs. The lion's size allows it to overcome even very large animals. An adult lion weighs 250 kg, with a body length of 2.5 meters and a height at the withers of 120 cm. Lions are at the top the food chain in the animal world.
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Lions are the strongest animals; when hunting, they gather in groups and pursue the prey. Lions do not deliberately hunt people, but cases of cannibalism are quite often observed. Most often it is the males that attack people. Sick and wounded animals are more likely to attack people than healthy lions. According to statistics, about 70 Tanzanians die from lion attacks every year. By nature everything big cats dangerous to humans. Tiger, leopard and puma also pose considerable danger.
7. The terrible leaf frog is a poisonous little one
The 7th most dangerous animal in the world is a small but very toxic and dangerous frog. The terrible leaf frog is the most dangerous frog of the poison dart frog family. It lives in the rain forests of Central and South America and has a bright color. The size of this frog rarely exceeds 5 cm. The toxicity of all species of frogs from the dart frog family is very high. Their skin secretes a deadly poison - batrachotoxin. Previously, the Indians used the poison of this frog to lubricate the tips of their arrows.
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When it enters any living organism through the blood, the poison causes arrhythmia and cardiac arrest. The skin of frogs contains so much toxic substance, that it is quite enough to poison more than 10 people to death. But by its nature, the terrible leaf climber is a peaceful creature, so you simply shouldn’t touch it.
6. Jellyfish sea wasp - invisible death
The sixth place of the most dangerous animals in the world is occupied by the deadly jellyfish. Sea wasp - belongs to the class of box jellyfish and is the most dangerous jellyfish in the world. Box jellyfish are capable of causing severe burns with their tentacles, which contain a very strong and toxic poison. The sea wasp is fatal to humans. Box jellyfish burns are very painful, they can cause cardiac arrest and depress the nervous system. Poison of one sea wasp can kill 60 people in 3 minutes. The largest concentration of box jellyfish is found in northern shores Australia at shallow depths and in places where corals accumulate. That is why the sea wasp is called “Australian”.
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The sea wasp swims quite quickly and easily changes direction. The sea wasp has 60 tentacles about half a meter long and 24 eyes. The sea wasp sees well, but it is very difficult to notice. The fact is that this jellyfish is almost completely transparent. Australian jellyfish It does not attack a person first; it stings if accidentally touched in the water. The dome of the sea wasp ranges from 5 to 25 cm in diameter, and its tentacles tend to extend up to 3 meters. In Australia, they are installing protective nets in the water and warning signs on beaches to protect people. But unfortunately, this does not guarantee complete safety, because during a storm and high tide, these jellyfish still end up on the beach.
5. The Snout Shark is an Aggressive Killer
Fifth place in the top most dangerous animals in the world goes to the terrifying shark. The blunt-nosed shark (other names: gray bull shark, bull shark) is the most aggressive look sharks, which is very dangerous for humans. The bull shark lives in tropical and subtropical waters of all oceans, often enters rivers and is found in shallow waters. The bull shark can reach quite large sizes. There are giants up to 4 meters long, whose weight reaches 400 kg.
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These sharks are distinguished from other predatory representatives by their massive blunt snout and body. gray with a white belly. U blunt-nosed shark the most powerful bite among sharks, in addition, they do not need a reason to attack. Their considerable size, strong jaws and aggressive nature rightfully give them the status of the most dangerous shark for humans. Also the most dangerous sharks in the world after bull shark, are the white shark and the tiger shark.
4. The saltwater crocodile is a giant man-eater
The fourth most dangerous animal in the world is the cannibal crocodile. Saltwater crocodile (other names: saltwater crocodile, man-eating crocodile) is the largest crocodile in the world. Males of this species normally reach 7 meters in length and weigh almost 2 tons. In addition, the saltwater crocodile has the strongest bite in the animal world. The saltwater crocodile is widespread. He dwells from east coast India, through the territory South-East Asia, to Northern Australia.
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Saltwater crocodiles are very aggressive and attack people both in water and on land. This crocodile attacks even if it is full, because it does not tolerate intrusions into its territory. The strength, terrifying size and incredible speed of this crocodile make its attack deadly. They are absolutely not afraid of humans, so to protect yourself from these predators, you should avoid their territories. Usually special warning signs are installed in such places. Also the most dangerous crocodiles After the saltwater one, there are the Nile crocodile and the American alligator.
3. Black mamba - the thunderstorm of Africa
The top three among the most dangerous animals in the world is opened by the fastest snake. The black mamba is a poisonous snake of Africa. This snake lives in most areas of the continent and leads a terrestrial lifestyle. It is most often found in savannas and occasionally climbs trees. Black Mamba big snake, its length exceeds 3 meters. It is also one of the fastest snakes in the world and can reach speeds of up to 11 km/h over short distances. The black mamba is very aggressive snake, she can make high throws almost the entire length of her body.
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This snake is distinguished primarily by its mouth, which is painted black. The overall color of the snake varies from olive to gray-brown with a metallic tint. The snake is extremely dangerous; its bite is invariably fatal. The venom of the black mamba is very toxic; the bite of this snake causes paralysis and respiratory arrest. Death occurs within 45 minutes after the bite. Many of poisonous snakes extremely dangerous for humans, but not all bites of poisonous snakes are fatal to humans, although many deaths have been recorded. After the black mamba, the most dangerous snakes are coastal taipan, tiger snake and king cobra.
2. The polar bear is a hunter of people
In second place as the most dangerous animal in the world is the beloved Umka. Polar bear (other names: polar bear, northern Bear) is a large predatory bear. The polar bear is the only large terrestrial predators planet that can track and hunt humans. This bear has considerable dimensions. It can reach a body length of 3 meters, with a height at the withers of up to 150 cm and a body weight of 1 ton.
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There are known cases of polar bears attacking polar travelers, especially when there was accumulated garbage near the tents, which attracts the polar bear. These predators are very smart, have enormous strength and an excellent sense of smell. You won't be able to run away from a polar bear; it runs fast and is also an excellent swimmer. Also very dangerous bears are Brown bear and a grizzly bear.
1. Elephant - deceptive peacefulness
The elephant took first place as the most dangerous animal in the world. This strong and powerful animal looks very peaceful, but do not delude yourself. In the wild to African elephant It is better not to approach, especially during the mating season. These animals are huge; the normal body weight of an elephant is 7 tons, with a height of 3 meters and a body length of up to 7 meters. They can trample you without blinking an eye, and besides, you won’t be able to run away from an elephant; it can move at a speed of 40 km/h. The most dangerous are the solitary elephants, which are very aggressive and will attack anything. Every year, about 500 people die from attacks by elephants and their powerful tusks.
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The elephant is the largest animal after the blue whale. Elephants are often tamed to be used as transport or for farming. Obedient in usual time animal with attack mating season becomes dangerous and may attack. And here a huge role is played by how the owner treats the elephant, because the aggression of elephants is a consequence of cruel treatment of them. Zoologists claim that the aggressive behavior of elephants was provoked by people’s cruelty towards these intelligent animals. The elephant is unpredictable and in anger it is scary - it will trample or pierce you with its tusk.
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There are several other very dangerous large animals on the African continent. African buffalo- a powerful bull that is absolutely intolerant of humans and will certainly attack him. Rhinoceros - which has poor vision, therefore it indiscriminately attacks any moving target with its horns and will attack not only people, but also riding elephants. Hippopotamus - which can easily turn a boat over, while it can drown people who fall out of it.
In conclusion, I would like to say that such a rich and unknown animal world can be fraught with danger every second. You just need to be careful when traveling around the world and be interested in possible existing threats in the territory of the country you intend to visit. We wish you safe travels! If you liked this article, subscribe to site updates to receive interesting articles about animals first.
The fauna of our planet is so diverse that it can great amount insects, reptiles, mammals that are able to withstand external threats using fangs, spines and teeth. But there are representatives of the fauna that have small sizes, whose appearance does not evoke fear, but they have found another method of defense or attack - these are tentacles, teeth, claws or a poisonous sting.
The most formidable weapon is the venom of some individuals, which is mortal danger for humans. One type of poison causes excruciating pain, another causes cardiac arrest, and a third causes paralysis of the nervous or respiratory system. But the result in most cases is death! All representatives of the animal world can hardly be called dangerous in in every sense this word: their behavior is driven by hunger and self-preservation instincts. As a rule, animals that are dangerous to human life and health do not attack without reason - they simply protect their territory and their offspring from encroachment.
Let's get acquainted with ten ferocious animals on the planet that are not recommended for humans to disturb, since the threat of attack is high.
1. Spotted dart frog
These cute little frogs inhabit the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Brazil. The unusual bright color amazes with the abundance of shades of colors: yellow, green, blue and orange. This frog's poison can kill 2 huge elephant or 20 people!! Cases of human death have been recorded just from touching this cute creature. It is interesting that in captivity spotted poison dart frogs stop producing poison due to the fact that there is no special types insects that are required for this process.
2. The most dangerous arachnids - the banana spider
Outwardly it is not so scary, but it occupies an honorable place in the Guinness Book of Records as the most sinister killer. This title was received and well deserved - most people died from the poison of the greenish spider. He is dangerous because he does not have specific place habitat - it can live anywhere, so it’s better to know the killer spider by sight!
3. Australian box jellyfish or sea wasp – Chironex fleckeri
Sometimes this representative of cnidarians is awarded the palm in the list of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. Box jellyfish live in warm Asian and Australian waters and have many species, but it is the sea wasp that is considered the most dangerous. This pale blue beauty weighs about 2 kilograms, has 15 three-meter tentacles and is the size of a basketball. Everything that gets caught and gets tangled in long tentacles The box jellyfish is affected by poison, which simply dissolves the prey. A person caught in her arms can still get out onto land, but the pain he experiences will be simply hellish. Rescuers say the pain of cutting off the affected limb will not be as severe as a sea wasp sting, which leaves deep scars for life. Three minutes after the poisonous sting of the jellyfish, brain functions are disrupted and shock occurs nervous system and the heart stops. Between 1884 and today, 63 deaths as a result of a human encounter with a sea wasp.
4. Ringed Octopus
This tiny octopus, no bigger than a tennis ball, is incredibly dangerous creature. “Where is his poison?” you ask. If you make this baby angry, his skin becomes dark in color, and the spots on it begin to glow brightly. When he attacks, the person completely loses his sight and dies from suffocation. The most dangerous thing about this sweet baby's poison is that today an antidote has still not been found! The insidious octopus lives in Japanese and Australian waters, and a person has only one salvation - to take certain precautions.
5. The most dangerous snakes - Inland taipan and Egyptian cobra
An interesting fact is that this snake has a shy disposition and tries to avoid proximity to other animals. But this type of taipan is the most poisonous and dangerous – lethal dose the poison is 30 mg / kg of body, and with the next bite it gives out 44 mg, and in total it can inject 110. The snake reaches a length of 2 meters, it lives in the central part of Australia, where there is a small population. Its poison is called taypaxin - it is the recognized strongest toxin that science knows, and its effect is asphyxia and paralysis of the brain and muscles. Despite this, no deaths from a taipan bite have been recorded, and herpetologists say that this modest, quiet snake could live peacefully in a human terrarium if not for its poisonous insides.
Egyptian cobra- A graceful beauty of golden brown color, living in the African forests, represents greatest danger. Its glands secrete an incredibly powerful poison that can kill a person in a couple of hours. A huge elephant dies from a bite Egyptian cobra in just 3 hours! The poison causes paralysis of the respiratory system - the victim dies from painful suffocation.
6. Bear
The animal amazes with its size, menacing fangs and powerful clawed paws. Today, the world knows eight species of bears, and their habitats are Asia, South and North America, Europe. You are familiar with the most terrible representatives, with impressive body sizes and ferocious habits - these are brown and polar bears. Most bears are considered omnivores, but there is an exception - the polar bear. This carnivore, eating only animals, is not afraid of humans and has no enemies. The formidable bear is ready to eat everything that has flesh and blood - and its brothers are no exception! When meeting a bear, it is useless to run - it can reach speeds of about 60 km/h. But they do not attack humans so often, since you rarely see people in their habitats. But cute panda bears prefer only food of plant origin.
7. African elephant
Although the elephant is a herbivore and has no enemies, this animal kills about 500 people every year, mercilessly impaling them with its tusks and trampling them under its massive feet. This is the largest animal on Earth, capable of causing a lot of harm to humans over its 70 years of life. You will be surprised to learn that elephant aggression is a consequence of the cruel attitude of people. The elephant has excellent hearing and smell, and is most dangerous during mating games, as testosterone levels increase 60 times! A strong and powerful animal can be obedient, but during the rutting period, as soon as it sees another male or person, it can give chase and attack.
8. The lion is the most dangerous member of the cat family
We all admire the power and beauty of the King of Beasts, combining the perfect balance of strength and speed. This predator is the only one that requires a team to hunt, but driving down a larger prey is not a problem! He rushes at a speed of 50 km/h, despite his impressive weight of 150-250 kg, and is able to jump over a fence while holding a cow in his powerful tusks! Lived in Kenya aggressive lion, killing 135 people.
9. The most dangerous fish
- Fugue- The delicious meat of this fish is considered a delicacy among Asian peoples, although this spherical specimen is incredibly poisonous. If the cook prepares the fugu incorrectly, the person will die painfully - first there will be complete paralysis, and then the respiratory organs will fail. And if the cook does not correctly remove all the poisonous parts when cutting the fugu - voila! Dinner will be the last of your life.
- Stone fish- Ominous appearance the aquatic resident is truly dangerous, although she never attacks a person without reason. It uses poison only for protection, and when it enters the body, the person experiences incredible pain, and then paralysis and tissue death occurs.
- Piranha- Everyone is familiar with these miniature, seemingly inconspicuous fish, at the sight of which there is absolutely no fear. But in the mouth of these dangerous underwater creatures there are several rows of small and razor-sharp teeth, ready to grab onto the victim and tear off pieces of flesh from it. They attack fish, marine animals, and rarely people. But you've all seen horror movies when a helpless victim is thrown into a pool with hungry piranhas, and after a while only bones remain.
10. Scorpio Leyurus
Not all scorpions are potentially dangerous, but a bite from this black beauty will lead to death. Leyurus is small in size, lives in Africa and the Middle East, and when it bites, the victim will experience severe pain, paralysis and death.
We bring to your attention 12 dangerous animals whose deadly abilities you have most likely never heard of.
12. Fugu fish
The worst thing this cutie can do is prick his finger. But in fact, it ranks second on the list of the most poisonous vertebrates. Its poison is capable of paralyzing the diaphragm and suffocating a person.
11. Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes kill millions of people every year by spreading diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and dengue. This is quite an impressive fact considering that these insects only live for a few weeks.
10. Giant anteater
In appearance, this animal is quite peaceful, but this seems only at first glance. In fact, anteaters can kill a person in a matter of seconds using their claws. Even pumas and jaguars do not attack anteaters.
9. Swan
Swans can do more than just hiss. They are among the most big birds in the world, so when swans feel danger from a person, they can attack him from above and, pressing with their mass, simply drown you.
8. Blue-ringed octopuses
This is a very beautiful animal with amazing blue rings on its tentacles, which are a warning to those who want to attack it. This octopus is capable of releasing two toxins that can "block" respiratory system in a matter of seconds.
7. Slow lorises
These are one of the few venomous mammals. Due to their low mobility, nature has awarded the slow lorises the ability to defend themselves with bites, during which the animals release poison into the victim. In humans, their poison causes anaphylactic shock, and sometimes even death.
6. Dolphins
Very cute creatures that you can't help but love. But dolphins are also famous for attacks on divers, especially in mating seasons. Victims of their attacks report that these mammals are capable of delivering painful blows with their tails and heads, and can also bite very hard.
5. Pfeffer Cuttlefish
These are one of the most dangerous marine animals living off the coast of Australia and New Guinea. The poison released by these cuttlefish kills a person instantly.
4. Dorilus ants
African "land piranhas" kill thousands of people every year, attacking their victims with their thousands of colonies. Favorite delicacy These aggressive ants are small children or injured adults.
3. Buffalo
When you meet them, you may think that they are ordinary representatives cattle, which look a little more cow. But every year, hundreds of hunters experience the real wrath of buffaloes first hand.
2. Hippos
Although lions are considered the kings of all animals, they are still not considered the most dangerous mammals African continent. The championship here is held by hippopotamuses, which annually kill more people than any other animal in Africa.
1. Chimpanzee
Many of you have seen the movie "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", which means you remember what primates are capable of. Now, chimpanzees do not need to have superhuman intelligence to be dangerous. There are many stories about the ferocious treatment of these animals towards people. Chimpanzees are capable of tearing off human limbs, removing a scalp, or simply breaking a skull with a stone.
Some people are foolish to think that these primates are capable of being peaceful pets.
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