What are the most dangerous animals in the world? Rating of the deadliest killer animals for people Wild dangerous animals.
It is very difficult to identify any of the most dangerous creatures for humans. Manifestations of aggression in the animal world occur spontaneously, and many victims go unreported. Therefore, experts identify a circle of those residents from whom it is better for a person to stay away.
Try not to run into crocodiles. Scientists' calculations have shown that every year a predator dies from the teeth of more people than from all other animals. However, the degree of danger largely depends on the type of reptile. The combed representative of the species is most prone to attacks. But of the Nile, only those in the lower reaches of the river pose a danger. They can chase a person on land for a long time, grab him and drag him into the water.
In Australia, crocodiles attack humans every month. But in Costa Rica, the local population considers reptiles to be safe and even feeds them like stray cats and dogs in other countries.
People should avoid encounters with bears. An attack by a brown forest dweller will not always be associated with protection of offspring or fear: some of this species are cannibals. However, experts note that this is not typical for the most dangerous predator of the species – the polar bear. When a person is detected, he tries to quickly disappear from view.
Rhinoceroses are also very dangerous to humans. These animals have poor eyesight, so they immediately attack everyone who moves in their way. At the same time, the degree of your aggressiveness is not important for the rhinoceros. Please note: this animal cannot be escaped.
A person should also stay away from big cats. Lions, tigers, and leopards rarely attack without provocation. However, scientists note: if a representative of the cat family has previously tasted human meat, in most cases he becomes a cannibal.
Deadly dangers of small size
Some types of spiders also pose a mortal danger. For example, the Brazilian wandering, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most poisonous. Also, death awaits those who decide to get to know the black widow and the South American tarantula. And the latter’s African counterpart is capable of killing even without being present in person: the woven web is highly toxic.
Dangerous for humans and Marine life. It's better to stay away from sponges, stars, coral polyps, sea urchins. But most dangerous creature in this category, researchers consider the sea wasp - poisonous jellyfish, often found off the Australian coast. At one moment she can “send to the next world” 60 people. Fishermen who catch this beauty get rid of the nets “marked” by it forever.
Created 08/19/2013 12:33Outwardly they may look sweet and innocent, but many even the most can be deadly. As a reminder of this important point, take a look at our gallery of 15 of the world's cutest and cutest animals that can cause serious and sometimes fatal harm.
Pufferfish
There are few fish more attractive looking than the round, funny pufferfish, but don't let that fool you. This bloated fish is the second most venomous vertebrate on the planet. Fishermen recommend using thick gloves to avoid poison and the risk of being bitten when removing the hook. the pufferfish, which does not have an antidote, kills by paralysis of the diaphragm, thereby causing suffocation.
Slow loris
This animal may resemble a harmless big-eyed toy, but in fact slow lorises are the only ones in the world poisonous mammals. Their delicate nature makes them popular on the animal black market, but you should be aware of the venom they secrete from glands located on their elbows. In case of danger, the loris takes poison into its mouth and mixes it with saliva. In addition, the animal licks its fur to... The poison can cause death due to anaphylactic shock.
Elk
Don't let that cartoon smile fool you: moose are among the most dangerous animals in the world that people regularly encounter. They prefer to leave humans alone, but when in a state of alarm or danger, these animals are known to react with unusual aggression. Every year they attack more people than bears, and when protecting young animals, moose are especially furious.
Big cats
They may look like an overgrown version of your pet, but don't forget that almost everyone in the world has human flesh on their menu. For example, cougars can be a threat to lone travelers and small children. But all the world's big cats, including tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards and cheetahs, can threaten human life if mishandling. You should be aware that only a small percentage of big cats kept in captivity live in accredited zoos.
Cassowary
The cassowary resembles a colorful ostrich and can be found in tropical forests Australia and New Guinea. This flightless bird prefers to behave extremely reservedly, but in case of danger it can become an extremely aggressive creature. The cassowary is capable of running at high speed, and at the moment of attack the bird sharply strikes with its large beak with the intention of gutting its victim.
Blue-ringed octopus
This tiny blue-ringed one has powerful weapons. It is considered one of the most poisonous creatures of nature. Octopuses of this species live in tidal regions from Australia to Japan, and are often encountered by those who enjoy the warm coastal waters. If you tease this octopus or step on it, it will bite. The venom of this creature has no antidote and can kill an adult within minutes.
The Bears
Bears are among the world's most lovable large predators, often the subject of children's fairy tales, and teddy bears are the favorite toy of all children around the world. These associations are quite strange considering that bears are among the animals known to hunt and kill humans. Grizzlies are the most feared, but everyone large species bears can be dangerous, even giant pandas leading a vegetarian lifestyle.
Tree frog
This frog's pleasing colors may catch your attention, but these colors are also nature's way of hinting to stay away. is one of the most poisonous creatures on Earth. Native American Indians used the poisonous secretions of this frog to poison arrowheads.
Giant anteater
How can one judge by appearance And as the name suggests, this large creature feeds only on ants and termites. Part of what makes the anteater dangerous is the size of its body, but the real weapon is its powerful and sharp claws. In case of danger, the anteater is capable of torturing a person and can disembowel an adult with just one swing of its paw.
Wolverine
This little creature is not worth messing with. His aggressive nature is widely known through comics and cartoons. Wolverine, armed powerful jaws, with sharp claws and thick skin, can bring down such large prey as elk, and even steals food from bears and wolves.
Cuttlefish Pfeffer
Don't even try to pet this cuttlefish. Pleasing to the eye and bright color plays the role of a warning signal. Although these creatures rarely encounter humans, their venom is considered highly toxic and can be fatal, much like the blue-ringed octopus's toxin.
Leopard seal
Leopard seal occupies highest place in the food chain back home in Antarctica, and this is exactly the one sea predator, which you would not want to encounter in the waters. The leopard seal is persistent, powerful and curious, and is known to prey on humans, although its prey is usually penguins. In 1985, Scottish explorer Gareth Wood was bitten twice on the leg when a leopard seal tried to pull him off an ice floe into the sea, and in 2003, underwater biologist Christy Brown became the victim of the creature.
Venom-tooth lizard
This funny one with pink or orange spots is one of the few poisonous lizards peace. Despite its slowness, the echinoderm is capable of releasing a fatal dose of poison if teased or stepped on. In case of a bite, it is necessary to immerse the lizard in water, thanks to which it will be possible to free itself from the strong grip.
Elephant
Elephants are often portrayed as gentle giants, and the animals, when tamed by trainers and zookeepers, can be quite peaceful. But in case of aggression or when encountered in the wild, the elephant may be one of the most dangerous creatures in the world. These giants sometimes experience unexpected outbursts of rage and are also known to be vengeful. In India, hundreds of people die due to the mishandling of elephants or their rampages.
Monkey
These animals most closely resemble people, creating both a natural relationship and, at the same time, some difficulties. A number of diseases carried by monkeys can easily be transmitted to humans. Even a small monkey can bite, infecting it with viruses such as hepatitis C. More like chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas, are powerful animals that can tear apart a person in case of danger.
Do you know what the deadliest animals known to man are? The answer may surprise you. Animal kingdom - dangerous place, full of cruel and deadly creatures. Some of these creatures may even seem harmless, but believe me, they are not. Although most of human civilization has retreated from the animal kingdom, they are still not immune to danger. In fact, some of these animals may be in your backyard right now. Curious which animals are the deadliest? Here are 25 animals known to man.
Sharks - 6 deaths
Although movies and especially "Jaws" make you think that sharks are killers, statistics say that on average, sharks kill 6 people a year, which is significantly less compared to other animals.
Wolves - 10 deaths 
Wolves used to kill many more people, but as human civilization expanded, attacks decreased. Today, wolves kill an average of 10 people a year.
Horses - 20 deaths 
The horses are big, heavy and pack a powerful punch. There are far more of us around them than there are other animals, so it probably shouldn't be surprising that they kill 20 people every year.
Cows - 22 deaths 
Cows are docile, but they can still strike in response to aggression. Cows kill an average of 22 people a year.
Leopards - 29 deaths 
While they are certainly magnificent creatures and rarely attack humans, in 2001 they attacked 50 people and killed 29. The researchers found that the problem arose due to human intervention.
Ants - 30 deaths 
It's hard to believe that ants kill more people than leopards, but there are 280 various types ants that can kill. They are reported to kill up to 30 people a year; usually because someone slept next to an anthill and died of anaphylactic shock.
Jellyfish - 40 deaths 
Everyone knows that jellyfish stings hurt, but they can also cost you your life. In the Philippines alone, deaths from jellyfish stings range from 2 to 40 people per year. According to some estimates, this could be more than 100 people worldwide.
Bees - 53 Deaths 
They are small, they can fly, they come in large numbers, and they have a stinger. We're talking about bees, of course, and believe it or not, they kill 53 people on average every year. Most people can withstand the sting, but they pose a particular danger to those with allergies.
Tigers - 85 deaths 
There have always been tigers dangerous predators for people. Terrible, silent and fierce, these big cats certainly know how to hunt. Fortunately, they rarely kill people. On average 85 people per year.
Deer - 130 deaths 
Deer are usually not very aggressive. They avoid trouble more often than attack. So how can they cause 130 deaths a year? One word: accidents. All too often, a shy deer runs out onto a dark country road, striking a car and killing the occupants inside.
African buffalo - 200 deaths 
African buffalos are very aggressive. They kill larger animals and about 200 people every year.
Lions - 250 deaths 
Considered the kings of the jungle, lions are the only cats that form packs to hunt other animals. Although humans hunt these magnificent creatures in Africa, lions are also known to hunt humans. On average, they kill 250 people every year.
Elephants - 500 deaths 
Human civilization is constantly growing, elephants are being pushed into smaller spaces. Elephants show great aggression and confrontation with humans, and the results are stunning. Elephants kill 500 people a year.
Hippopotamuses - 500 deaths 
Along with elephants, hippos are considered the deadliest animals in Africa. They are big, fast, aggressive. Roughly, they kill 500 people a year.
Tapeworms - 700 deaths 
Perhaps worse than an animal attacking you from the outside, it is a hidden animal attacking you from the inside. Tapeworms can hide inside you and give you a disease called cysticerosis, which kills about 700 people a year.
Crocodiles - 1000 deaths 
Unlike alligators, which don't harm anyone, crocodiles are violent, aggressive, and don't really care who they eat or kill. If you get close to them, they will grab you, drag you under water and eat you before you have time to do anything. On average, they kill about 1,000 people a year.
Scorpios - 3,250 deaths 
They are small, but can kill with their tail. Of all the scorpions, 20 species have enough venom to kill a human. However, there are a million bites a year and 3,250 deaths due to this.
Ascaris Roundworms - 4,500 deaths 
Ascaris Roundworms cause infection in small intestine, called aschariasis, and it usually affects young children rather than adults. However, this leaves a devastating death toll. 4,500 people die from this every year.
Tsetse flies - 10,000 deaths 
While the average house fly is harmless, you don't want to encounter a Tsetse fly. This can give you a disease called "sleeping sickness" in which your brain swells, you fall asleep, and you die. This fly kills 10,000 people a year.
Bed bugs - 12,000 deaths 
The Assassin Bug (Kissing Bug) kills about 12,000 people a year.
Dogs - 35,000 deaths 
Everyone thinks of dogs as best friend of man, but they are also one of the greatest killers of man. They kill up to 35,000 people a year. Most of the deaths occur in Africa and Asia, where many dogs are infected with rabies.
Snakes - 200,000 deaths 
Not surprisingly, snakes can be quite deadly. There was originally a study by the World Health Organization that said snakes killed 100,000 people a year, but many believe this is an underestimate and say it is probably more than 200,000.
Humans - 437,000 deaths 
One of the deadliest animals on the planet is humans. People kill more people in a lot more than most animals. This is probably not a surprise. According to a UN study, on average people kill 437,000 other people a year.
Mosquitoes - 725,000 deaths 
So which animal kills the most people? Believe it or not, the tiny mosquito is the deadliest animal on earth, killing an average of 725,000 people a year. The mosquito transmits a number of deadly diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and encephalitis.
Despite significant obstacles, modern man there is already long time. However, before being able to live in secure housing, people were attacked by wild animals such as woolly bears and giant bears, which became extinct during the last Ice Age.
Early sailors were attacked dangerous sharks and whales in the oceans. With extension Agriculture and civilizations appeared infectious diseases, which were spread by animals, and almost wiped out the world's population several times. Animals still pose a danger to humans today, and this article looks at which of them kill the most a large number of people on the planet.
Mosquitoes
Surprisingly, the most dangerous animal for humans is not big predator with sharp teeth, but rather a tiny, buzzing insect. Mosquitoes are responsible for about 725,000 deaths per year. Most people consider them to be nothing more than a summer evening nuisance, but they are the deadliest animals on Earth. Diseases carried by mosquitoes include: malaria, dengue fever, West Nile fever, yellow fever and. All of these diseases cause widespread suffering and death.
Human
Every year, at the hands of humans, the population of our planet is reduced by an average of 475,000 people. In a world filled with conflict, war, murder and terrorist attacks, this is unfortunately not surprising. Intentional and pre-calculated human deaths are beyond tragic.
Snakes
Snakes kill at least 50,000 people a year. ABOUT fatal bites Venomous snakes are often not reported, meaning the rate could be much higher. Public health officials often miss this potential threat.
Dogs
Man's best friend? Not always! Dogs kill about 25,000 people every year. However, these deaths are not due to domestic animals, but to wild and stray dogs that are infected with rabies and, when attacking people, transmit the deadly disease.
Tsetse flies, triatomine bugs, freshwater snails
Tsetse fly
Another 10,000 lives are taken by freshwater snails, which also carry dangerous disease- schistomiasis - causing flu-like symptoms, hemorrhage and paralysis of the limbs.
Our world is far from safe. After all, according to statistics World Organization Health More than 15 million people around the world die or are injured by animals and plants every year. We have prepared a list of the most dangerous animals on planet Earth.
An encounter with an animal can often be fatal for a person. Who should we be most afraid of?
1st place: Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes topped the list of deadly creatures.
Mosquitoes (lat. Phlebotominae) are a subfamily of long-whiskered dipterous insects of the vile complex. Distributed mainly in the tropics and subtropics. Includes several genera, notably Phlebotomus and Sergentomyia in the Old World and Lutzomyia in the New World, which include a total of more than 500 species. Representatives of these genera are important as carriers of human and animal diseases, in particular leishmaniasis, bartonellosis and pappataci fever (mosquito fever).
Two million people die every year from diseases carried by these insects.
2nd place: Indian cobra (Naja naja)
Every year, 50,000 fatal snake bites occur worldwide. Asian cobras are responsible for the largest portion of them. As a rule, snakes do not attack people first and bite when disturbed. There are 10 species of poisonous snakes living in our country. The most dangerous bites of the Central Asian cobra, viper and efa.
In India, the spectacled snake is an object of reverent veneration and even almost superstitious fear. They worship her and appease her in every possible way. She even became one of the heroines in religious legends: “When Buddha once wandered the earth and fell asleep under the rays of the midday sun, a cobra appeared, expanded its shield and shaded the face of the god from the sun. Pleased with this, the god promised her extreme mercy, but forgot about his promise, and the snake was forced to remind him of this, since the vultures were causing terrible devastation among them at that time. In defense against these birds of prey Buddha gave the cobra glasses, which kites are still afraid of.” If a resident of Malabar finds in his house poisonous snake , he asks her to leave in the most friendly way. If this does not help at all, then he holds food in front of her to lure her out. And if even then it does not leave, then he calls on the servants of the deity, who, of course, for an appropriate reward, make touching admonitions to the snake and charm the snake. This veneration is no coincidence. Not even because Hindus consider the snake to be a deity. The Indian cobra (also known as the spectacled snake and naga) is very dangerous, and in no case should it be angered, otherwise the snake becomes very aggressive and uncontrollable. Indian cobra is 1.4-1.81 m long, fiery yellow in color, with an ash-blue sheen in certain lighting. On the back of the head there is a clearly visible pattern that resembles glasses - a clear light pattern on the back of the neck, which becomes clearly visible when the snake is defending itself. The significance of the bright pattern on the dorsal side of the snake is very great - it deters a predator from attacking, even if it managed to run towards the snake from the rear. The ventral side is gray and often has broad black stripes on the front of the body. The rounded and slightly blunted head smoothly merges into the body. The head is covered with large scutes, the upper jaw is armed with paired poisonous fangs, followed by 1-3 more small teeth. The spectacled snake is distributed throughout India, the southern part of China, Burma, Siam, in the west in Afghanistan, the northeastern parts of Persia and the southern regions Turkmenistan to the Caspian Sea. In the Himalayas, it is found up to an altitude of 2,500 m. The spectacled snake chooses a place it likes and, if nothing forces it to leave there, lives there throughout its life. Her favorite home consists of abandoned termite mounds, ruins, heaps of stones and wood, and holey clay walls. As long as it is not disturbed, the snake lazily lies in front of the entrance to its home, usually basks in the sun, and when a person appears, as a rule, it quickly hides. Only when brought to the extreme does she rush at the attacker. The snake begins to hunt only in the late afternoon hours and often continues to crawl late at night. Therefore, it can rightfully be called a nocturnal reptile. The cobra's food consists exclusively of small animals, mainly reptiles and amphibians: lizards, frogs and toads. She hunts mice, rats, insects. It often robs bird's nests. The spectacled cobra should not be considered slow and clumsy. She may be more clumsy than some of her brothers, but she still climbs trees well and swims well, and can even dive. The spectacled snake has quite a few enemies, among which the first place belongs to the mongoose. This small predator fearlessly attacks snakes of any size. But for humans, the Indian snake is extremely dangerous. Even with a broken tooth, a snake can cause injury, and in place of the broken teeth, no less poisonous replacement teeth will soon grow. Cobra venom has neurotoxic effects. A minute later, complete paralysis sets in. The venom of the spectacled cobra is so toxic that a chicken dies from its bite in 4 minutes, and a laboratory mouse dies in 2 minutes. But the cobra never bites a person unless absolutely necessary, and even if it makes a throw towards the enemy, it often does not open its mouth (a fake throw). Never anger a cobra. Even if it is nearby, you should not hit the snake with a stick or throw any objects at it. This will only anger the reptile, and it will attack in self-defense.
The upper jaw is armed with paired poisonous fangs, followed by 1-3 more small teeth. For humans, the Indian snake is extremely dangerous.
3rd place: Australian Jellyfish (Sea Wasp)
Sea wasp (Chironex fleckeri) The coast of Northern Australia is famous for its gorgeous beaches and proximity to magnificent coral reefs. Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world come here. But this is where one of the most dangerous animals for humans lives. True, it looks completely harmless: a small jellyfish with elongated tentacles. It is not for nothing that it is also called the sea wasp, the ocean stinger or the phantom killer. The sea wasp appears off the northern coast of Australia between October and March in calm weather at high tide. She swims here in search of food, for example, shrimp, which she loves very much. The sea wasp is almost invisible in the water, as it stays in shaded areas coastal strip, and therefore it is difficult to protect yourself from colliding with it. About 20 people die from its poison every year. The poison is so toxic that one dose can kill 60 people at once. A study conducted on laboratory animals showed that even small doses killed guinea pig in 3 seconds. The bell of the Australian jellyfish has a rounded cubic shape. Four outgrowths resembling “arms” extend from the lower corners. Each hand is divided into several fingers, from which up to sixty tentacles hang. Basically, the sea wasp is a small jellyfish (compared to other deep-dwelling jellyfish). The largest representative of this family is the size of a basketball, and the tentacles can grow up to 1.5 meters. The Australian jellyfish began to be studied relatively recently - only a century ago. The sea wasp is considered a rather mysterious animal. For example, one of the mysteries that zoologists from all over the world are struggling with is the presence of eyes in the sea wasp. Everything would be fine, but it is absolutely unclear where visual signals go in the absence of a brain in this creature... The Australian jellyfish does not specifically attack its prey. She stands still, waiting for the fish or crab to swim up to her. The victim stumbles upon one of the tentacles, and the jellyfish immediately delivers fatal blows with the sting of its tentacles. The jellyfish is not aggressive towards people, but any careless touch can cause trouble for humans. This is especially dangerous when jellyfish hide in shallow water. If snakes and spiders bite their prey once and only in one place, then the sea wasp stings its prey several times. This leads to extensive poisoning. The person’s skin turns red, the bite site swells at lightning speed. The body temperature rises sharply, and after just a couple of minutes the thermometer goes off scale, as in the case of the most severe poisoning. A victim of sea wasp venom experiences excruciating pain, accompanied by loss of consciousness. A person may die from respiratory paralysis. Sometimes death does not occur immediately. The terrible pain can last 10-12 hours and is accompanied by heart failure. In 2002, two scuba divers swam in the waters Pacific Ocean. Having met an Australian jellyfish, they decided to play with it, not knowing about its poisonous properties. These games, of course, did not end well. One died less than thirty seconds after being stung by a sea wasp. The second one received a smaller dose of poison and even managed to swim to shore. But an hour later he died too. Sometimes an encounter with a sea wasp cannot be avoided, even without swimming to depth. An eleven-year-old girl, wandering in the water 10 meters from the shore, was stung in the leg and died a minute later. The fact is that on a calm, cloudless day, the tide often carries sea wasps into shallow water or even onto the sand; experienced people don't swim these days. According to statistics, the sea wasp is the most dangerous inhabitant of the seas, even ahead of the shark. After all, after shark attacks, there were cases when people survived. But after being pricked by the poisonous thorn of an Australian jellyfish, no one managed to survive. Medicine today is powerless against sea wasp venom.
The poison is so toxic that one dose can kill 60 people at once. The sea wasp stings its prey in several places at once, which leads to extensive infestation. Medicine today is powerless against sea wasp venom.
4th place: Great White Shark
Ever since man decided to explore the vastness of the ocean, he has considered the shark to be enemy number one. Real stories about these monsters are closely intertwined with fantasy, surrounding the sharks with an aura of ominous mystery. Merciless and dangerous killers- this is the reputation that has stuck with the entire shark family. There are about 350 species of sharks, but less than half of them are involved in crimes against people. In third place in the list of man-eating sharks is the hammerhead shark, in second place is the tiger shark, and the leader is the great shark. White shark. This “queen of the oceans” has no equal in strength and bloodthirstiness. It is found in moderate warm waters the North Atlantic Ocean, the North Pacific Ocean, and off the coasts of Argentina, the Falkland Islands, South Africa, South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. They are usually found near the surface of the sea only in spring and summer, i.e., when the water is richest in planktonic food. The white shark's body is cigar-shaped. The large, symmetrical caudal fin consists of a greatly enlarged upper lobe and a small lower one. The pectoral fins are large; they serve to support the front part of the body, which, in their absence, would inevitably fall down when swimming. How often do they attack people? Optimists argue that the likelihood of being killed by lightning or run over by a car is much higher than the likelihood of being hit in the mouth of a shark. However, despite this, dozens of people die every year from shark teeth. Official statistics claim that from 30 to 200 people die every year from this predator. What about unofficially? How many people, considered missing after shipwrecks, end up in the mouths of sharks? Not only in the ocean do sharks attack people, but also close to the shore, in shallow water. They attack their prey regardless of the weather. They can attack in calm weather and in a storm, in clear sun or in pouring rain. If the shark's constant food - fish or lobsters - disappears for some reason, then the shark, blinded by hunger, attacks anyone, be it a person or even a sperm whale. In principle, the shark eats relatively little, but its indiscriminate eating habits are simply amazing. They found a lot of things in shark stomachs: tin cans, boots, hand grenades, horseshoes. And one day a native drum weighing about 7 kg was found in the belly of a shark. Nature has provided sharks with the perfect killing tool. The jaws, seated along the edges with pointed teeth, have enormous power. There are up to hundreds of teeth in the mouth, arranged in several rows. As soon as the front teeth fall out, they are immediately replaced by the back ones. Biologists were able to measure the force with which the shark squeezes its jaws: this is no less than hundreds of kilograms! She can easily tear off a person’s leg, or even bite a person’s body in half. When attacking, the shark first pierces its lower teeth, impaling its victim as if on a fork. The upper jaws begin to shred the body at this time. This is why there are so many fatalities when people encounter sharks. It is also difficult to hide from a shark because it has an excellent sense of its prey, recognizing odors from a great distance. An important role in hunting and vision. True, sharks are quite shortsighted. However, the closer to the victim, the more the importance of this sense organ grows. Beyond 3-4 meters it is the eyes that guide further actions sharks. Much about shark behavior remains unclear. Either she can swim past a bloody man, or she rushes to attack an armed scuba diver. It seems that sometimes sharks go into some sort of feeding frenzy and, in a blind rage, attack any object that gets in their way. But in general, the shark is very cautious. Having encountered an unfamiliar object, she will first circle nearby for a long time, finding out whether it is dangerous or not. The shark may stab its prey with its nose, checking once again whether it is edible. Only after these precautions does she rush to prey. The pectoral fins droop, the nose rises slightly, and the back hunches. A jerk - and the victim is already in the teeth of the shark. Complex Scientific research showed that people abusing fishing themselves lead to a decrease in the amount of food for sharks, and the lack of food is main reason their aggressive behavior towards swimmers and surfers. The number of collisions is increasing due to more people going out to sea, ignoring government warnings, and entering shark habitats, leading to skirmishes and collisions with the animals. Data shows that 6 out of 10 attacks are caused by humans. For example, emboldened scuba divers are increasingly trying to touch a shark. Very often there are attacks on fishermen who are trying to pull out a shark they have caught. Well, how do you get out of a fight with a shark alive? Here are some real life examples. Richard Whatley, who was swimming, was attacked by a shark in mid-June 2005 in Alabama. He was almost 100 meters from the shore when he felt a strong push in his thigh. He realized it was a shark and tried to escape. A second later, the shark received a powerful punch to the nose - all that Richard was capable of, he put into this blow. Having knocked down the predator, Richard rushed with all his might to the saving shore. But the shark quickly recovered and continued to attack. However, each of her attempts to attack ended in failure: blows to the nose followed one after another, until Richard finally crawled ashore safe and sound. By the way, this was the first recorded shark attack on a person in Alabama in 25 years. So what? Powerful right hook to the shark's nose - effective remedy protection? In this case, the person, of course, survived, but in most cases, such blows will only irritate the shark, so if you see a shark, then you better freeze and wait for help. Yes, so far the shark is the number one enemy in the water for humans. But I would like to hope that in the near future people will invent some kind of remedy against the attacks of these bloodthirsty predators. Then, perhaps, a person’s fear of this fish will dissipate and he will appreciate these formidable hunters of our planet.
Aggressive. They attack both in deep and shallow water. They have powerful jaws with sharp teeth. Not picky about food.
5th place: African lion
There is a lot of debate about whether it can be said that the lion is the king of beasts, because the lion is not the largest representative of the cat family (the largest cat is the tiger). But still, when you meet him in nature, you feel a certain awe. A truly powerful beast: powerful body, wide head, muscular legs. A lion grows up to 2.5 m, and its tail is a meter long. Males are 1.5 times larger than females. In addition, the pride of males is a beautiful and thick mane. The color ranges from light yellow to dark brown. The lion is armed with claws, which can be almost 10 cm each. Lions live in Africa, in the southern Sahara region, in North-West India. They used to be common in Asia, but now there are very few lions left there. They live in savannas, mountainous semi-deserts, riverine forests and deserts. One day, a ranger at a nature reserve in Kenya observed how only two lions were hunting a rhinoceros, and yet the rhinoceros is considered one of the most formidable animals in Africa. Few predators dare to mess with him, but those lions killed the rhinoceros in just 20 minutes. At one time, a lion can eat up to 18 kg. This is not so much, considering that a lion can go without eating for a very long time - a whole week. At the same time, he loses absolutely no strength. But if there is an opportunity, then he eats to his fill. These formidable animals hunt, mainly in a whole group, together. This is done like this: the females hide in the grass not far from the grazing antelopes or zebras, and at this time the males slowly creep up to the herd. As the lions get closer, the herd begins to retreat. But this is exactly what the lions need. It just seems like nothing will work out for the lions. Don't forget that there are lionesses hiding in the bushes. Males perform only the role of beaters, taking their victims to the bushes, where they are already waiting for them. Lionesses rush at their prey, trying to immediately bite the throat. Lions usually kill their prey quickly. This is not at all due to humanitarian considerations. It’s just that whoever kills quickly has less risk of being wounded in a fight. So, the main role in obtaining food belongs to lionesses. However, despite this, only the lion has the right to be the first to taste the food. The best pieces go to him. Everything that remains after is eaten by the remaining members of this large family. It’s just that the male has a great responsibility: it is the lion who protects the pride. By giving him the best pieces, the others seem to be grateful for it. After all, nothing is more important for a family than vast territories with rich hunting grounds, sufficient water and convenient shelter. What is the danger to humans? Like many predators, the lion almost never attacks humans on purpose. You just need to be careful and not catch his eye. This is a predator! Don’t think that in circuses and zoos lions become tame cats. In Sergiev Posad, near Moscow, on the morning of Sunday, May 3, 2003, while feeding, a lion and lioness managed to escape from a cage in a circus tent. Two trainers tried to drive them back into the cage, but the lions attacked one of them and mauled him to death. Man-eating lions are very scary for humans. True, there are much fewer cases of their cannibalism than, for example, among tigers. Over the past hundred years, tigers have killed 580 people, and lions - 210. The most famous case occurred during construction railway, connecting Mombasa and Nairobi: this construction was paralyzed for a long time because of a pair of lions. Every night they raided the camp. In total they killed 28 people. As a rule, old lions who are expelled from the pride by stronger males become cannibals. It is difficult for them to hunt herbivores, but humans are the easiest prey for them. From then on, the lion began to terrify the surrounding residents. In the fight against man-eating lions, there is only one way - to destroy them. Having tasted human flesh once, the lion understands that man is not so terrible and is very vulnerable. So “either he us or we him.” But hunting for everyone should not be encouraged just because of fear of the animal. Remember, the main thing: be careful, do not provoke the predator, then the lion will not attack you.
Armed with claws that can be 10 cm each. Aggressive. Cases of cannibalism have been recorded.
6th place: Crocodile
Saltwater crocodile; Saltwater's Australian crocodile saltwater crocodile); Indo-Pacific crocodile; seaworthy crocodile; underwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) - Australian Saltwater Crocodile…
The saltwater crocodile is called the king of reptiles and the terror of all living things. He was feared and worshiped at all times. What is the greatness of this reptile, and why does man, even today, in the age of new technologies, never cease to experience panic fear when meeting this animal? The saltwater crocodile is found in tropical areas of Asia and in the waters of the Pacific Ocean (from India to Australia). The most favorite place saltwater crocodiles - Palau archipelago. Here their number is almost 2000 individuals. The large distribution area is explained by the fact that combed crocodiles can move long distances in the open sea. The mouth, equipped with 54 to 68 small but very sharp teeth, closes with great speed and force. They are very aggressive and often attack people.
7th place: Elephant
An angry elephant tramples the enemy, grabs it with its trunk and throws it, sweeping away everything in its path
8th place: Polar bears
The polar bear is the largest terrestrial representative of mammals of the order of carnivores. Its length reaches 3 m, weight up to 800 kg. Males usually weigh 400-500 kg; body length 200-250 cm, height at the withers up to 160 cm. Females are noticeably smaller (200-300 kg). The smallest bears are found in Spitsbergen, the largest in the Bering Sea. The polar bear is distinguished from other bears Long neck and a flat head. His skin is black. The color of the fur coat varies from white to yellowish; in summer the fur may turn yellow due to constant exposure sunlight. The polar bear's fur is devoid of pigment color, and the hairs are hollow. There is a hypothesis that they act as light guides, absorbing ultraviolet rays; at least with ultraviolet photography polar bear seems dark. Due to the structure of the hairs, a polar bear can sometimes turn green. This happens in hot climates (in zoos), when microscopic algae grow inside the hairs.
On polar bears, occupying 8th place in the ranking "The Most Dangerous Animals", it is also better to admire from the side. These predators are ready to tear to pieces anyone who approaches their cubs.
All senses are very developed, especially vision and smell. A bear can see its prey from many kilometers away. The bear is very curious. He is attracted to everything new, the taste of which he certainly tests.
9th place: African buffalo
The African buffalo kills more people in Africa every year than any other predator.
10th place: Dart frogs and leaf frogs (Dendrobatidae and Phyllobates trinitatis)
It is impossible not to notice dart frogs and leaf frogs in nature, since they are the most brightly colored amphibians on our earth. They live in the forests of South and Central America. Representatives of the poison dart frog family live along the banks of rivers and streams, in the rain forests of mountains and lowlands. Some spend most of their lives in trees. There are also those who live in open, dry spaces, content with the moisture of shaded areas of soil under low-growing plants. Unlike other amphibians, dart frogs are active only during the day and sleep at night. As you know, dangerous poisonous animals have bright skins, thereby providing safety from predators and warning to strangers. Dart frogs and leaf frogs are very brightly colored. These frogs are very poisonous. They have the most deadly poison. The Terrible Leaf Climber (Phyllobates terribilis) from Venezuela is especially dangerous. This inhabitant rain forests reaches a length of 25 mm and is colored in gray-olive or brownish tones with dark spots. The abdomen of females is golden yellow. This leaf climber is active during the day and hunts small insects, spiders and worms. The family of dart frogs (Dendrobatidae) includes about 130 species, but among them there is not a single non-poisonous frog. Darter frogs' skin is riddled with glands that secrete microscopic amounts of poison, which are enough to kill a jaguar. This poison consists of approximately one hundred different substances. This is one of the strongest non-protein poisons. It is so dangerous that scientists have to wear thick gloves to handle it, as the poison can penetrate through any cut or even scratch. The poison has a terrible nerve-paralytic effect. As a result, cardiac arrhythmia occurs, leading to cardiac arrest. For the poison to work, it only needs to enter the bloodstream through the mucous membrane or cracks in the skin. That is why no one risks touching these frogs, except for the Indians, who smear hunting arrows with frog poison. A vaccine against poison dart frogs has not been invented. There is hardly any possibility of staying alive after this poison enters the body. Each frog produces enough toxin, and one dose can kill at least 10 people. In fact, dart frogs are a rare exception in nature. Basically, the venom of living creatures that protect themselves from predators is quite weak - most often it comes down to “chemical defense” (like that of a forest bug). The situation is different with animals that hunt large prey. They wait a long time and then rush at the victim. They often have only one chance to take prey, so the poison must be very strong and act instantly. Dart frogs do not hunt large animals. Their main food is small insects, spiders and worms. Why they need such strong poison is still unknown. Another interesting fact associated with these amphibians is that dart frogs themselves are not sensitive to their poison. The origin of their toxin is also unclear. There are cases where dart frogs bred in captivity have lost their toxicity. Apparently, they need some kind of special diet to maintain the toxin in the body. So, finally, we repeat once again: dart frogs and leaf frogs are extremely dangerous to humans. But these frogs themselves do not attack people, so there is no chance of being poisoned by their poison, unless, of course, you touch their skin. Therefore the most main way The protection is very simple - don't touch these frogs!
Very poisonous and dangerous, the skin is riddled with glands that secrete microscopic amounts of poison, which are enough to kill an adult jaguar. No vaccine has been invented against poison dart frogs.
