Bloodthirsty beasts. The most evil animals in the world

A video is walking on the network - a small sprout wolverine fights with a large grizzly. Three minutes of the fight, and the bear is defeated. Wolverine climbs the carcass, gnashing his bloody mouth angrily.

First impression: this cannot be, this is an explicit editing or stills from a film. However, as it turned out, the wolverine is a serious beast, the enemy will not frighten her with its enormous height and weight.

Need proof? Please.

Let's start with the stories of hunters and reindeer herders, that is, people who in nature have the opportunity to observe the habits of this animal. Their general conclusions, regardless of nationality, country and continent, are as follows:

• At first, the wolverine is a loner. It occupies a large territory for sole use, not less than two square kilometers. He marks her and from that moment, considering her his own, carefully guards from any living creature that dares to enter there. There were cases when males fought not for life, but to the death with wolves, bears, other wolverines and with people - geologists and hunters. Females do not lag behind either, especially if they have cubs, and someone dares to approach the den.
• Secondly, a wolverine is difficult to catch by surprise. She is careful, practically leaves no traces, unless, of course, she wants to make it clear who is the boss here. Her lair is perfectly disguised. As a rule, it is hidden in the roots of a fallen tree or in a narrow crevice of a rock. She does not carry food there, she eats far away so as not to attract intruders with smells.
• Thirdly, the wolverine is by nature an aggressor. She is strong and ferocious. If the enemy surpasses her in strength and presses with weight or quantity, that is, begins to win, she lies on her back. No, do not think that by this she shows that she is going to give up. Lying on her back, she chooses the moment and tears the belly of the enemy with her long and sharp teeth. The wolverine does not know pity, so there will be no mercy.
• Fourth, the wolverine is unusually intelligent. It waits patiently for its prey, it is difficult to see it, it never shows up. Once zoologists conducted a survey, and it turned out that out of two hundred hunters, only ten people saw a wolverine with their own eyes. But the traces of her atrocities were noticed by all two hundred. It was said that sometimes people set up huts in the territory that the wolverine considered hers. The beast immediately began to drive out the aliens. At first he did little dirty tricks - spoiled supplies, blew up poles, tore dogs. If the person did not leave, then the wolverine attacked him. She is not afraid of the gun, but as if she understands that this is the main danger posed by a person. Wolverine is not intimidated, she ambushes to kill. Moreover, at first he tries to disarm. She perfectly climbs trees, hides in branches and waits for a victim, then jumps. Can attack from behind or from behind a tree rush under your feet. It is believed that only three managed to escape alive after the attack of the wolverine: they managed to shoot the predator. By the way, it was in the summer. They say that in winter people have no chance at all.

Zoologists join the opinion of ordinary people and add that it is impossible to tame a wolverine. In captivity, the predator behaves as aggressively as in the wild: it rushes at the caretakers, hides in the den, almost never appearing in the aviary. Several zoos in the world managed to get offspring, but the cubs were still wary of humans and attacked at the slightest opportunity. Ninety percent of captive wolverines die. In fairness, it must be said that two cubs were tamed at the German zoo. But they did not know their mother, from birth they were taken care of by the caretakers, perhaps that is why there was no aggression towards people.

Wolverines are omnivorous, they eat whatever they can get. They willingly eat various roots and berries, love bird eggs and feast on chicks, climb trees and destroy the nests of wild bees, and do not disdain carrion. For them, a person is also food, so people, having noticed the traces of a wolverine, try to quickly leave its territory.

Despite the ferocity of the wolverine, hunters treat it with the deepest respect. “Clever beast. If you do not touch it, it will not attack itself. Do not go to his house, he will not touch you, ”they say. Chukchi reindeer breeders from time immemorial considered the wolverine to be a deity. They said that this beast cannot even cross the road: the ancestors will punish, and evil spirits will come.

What does a wolverine look like?

She looks like a bear and a badger at the same time. This animal belongs to the weasel family, but surpasses all its representatives in size. The male usually weighs 25-30 kilograms, body length reaches 75-85 centimeters. Add another 20-25 centimeters of the tail, and you get an impressive size animal. Females are, of course, slightly smaller. The wolverine has a wide foot so it doesn't fall through when walking in the snow. She uses this advantage during the hunt and pursuit. The fur is very thick. Usually it is either pure brown or half black. The main "decoration" is a yellow stripe that runs from head to tail.

The habitat is quite wide: the north of the Scandinavian Peninsula, the Baltic countries, part of Belarus, Poland, all of North America, Russia. Especially many wolverines are found in the Far East.

Is the wolverine the most ferocious animal on the planet? Perhaps there is someone more terrible than her, but one thing is absolutely certain: it is better not to meet with a wolverine in the taiga - and even in winter!

Predatory representatives of the animal world have always aroused not only interest in humans, but also genuine awe. At the same time, the question of which of the predators poses the greatest danger is still controversial. After all, each of them may well compete with each other not only in strength, but also in the sophistication of their ferocious "techniques." You can find out about which are the most dangerous predators inspire the most horror to others from this article.

The most dangerous predators on our planet

Polar bear

This polar handsome, being the largest land predator, deservedly occupies the seventh line of the rating. What makes it possible to classify the "bear" as one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet? The point here is in many ways, ranging from its size and ending with the manner of hunting.

So, the weight of a polar bear can reach 800-900 kg, and the body length is a record three meters. To these parameters you just need to add a huge range of paws, armed with huge claw-blades, and the incredible speed that the predator is able to develop.

The polar bear is capable of hunting at any time of the year, both in water and on land. However, the basis of his diet is still fish and small animals. Cases of attacks on people have also been recorded. But this is rather an exception to the rule.

Black Mamba

As you can see from this example, the most dangerous predators are not always huge in size. For example, now we are talking about a snake, a black mamba. She lives in the southeastern part of Africa, and the locals are not always happy with such a neighborhood.

Before attacking its victim, the snake opens its mouth, stretching it incredibly. At the same time, its interior is shown in black. So, in fact, the name "black" mamba was coined.

This snake, I must say, is quite non-aggressive in nature. But this is only as long as no one bothers her. In this case, she makes an incredibly fast throw, not allowing her victim to recover. At the same time, she digs her fangs into the body of the unfortunate and releases there an instantly acting poison, which is one of the most powerful in the world.

Piranha fish

It is also a dangerous predator, despite its ultra-compact dimensions. It would seem, well, what could be dangerous in this tiny fish? Even in spite of her rather frightening appearance - bulging eyes and huge crooked fangs, how can such a crumb cause any significant damage to the health of an opponent? The answer here lies in the very psychology of this predator: it is dangerous to attack not one individual, but a flock of such.

Surely, many have read all these horrifying stories, how a flock of piranhas pounced on a cow that accidentally wandered into their habitat and in a matter of minutes only a skeleton remained from the victim.

One way or another, it is not for nothing that the piranha fish made it to our list, which included the most dangerous predators on the planet.

Killer whale

Another "fish" in the ranking of the most dangerous inhabitants of the world, or rather a mammal. Such a predator will never attack a person, however, for “fellows” in the aquatic world, it poses the highest degree of threat. This happens because it is the top of the food chain in its environment, which means that it cannot have competitors.

Killer whales hunt mainly fur seals and penguins. At the same time, they are so smart that they have a whole set of hunting strategies in their arsenal. They swim up to their victim silently and, attacking, tear it to pieces. All this makes the killer whale a real underwater killer.

a lion

The king of beasts fell into the most dangerous predators thanks to his extraordinary hunting abilities and enormous attack power. So, the favorite food of the lion is buffalo and wildebeest. And these representatives of the African fauna themselves, as you know, have rather big parameters.

Lions live in their own social groups, better known as prides. They learn to hunt from their relatives from early childhood. This allows them to be attributed not only to the most powerful, but also to very dangerous inhabitants of the African continent, and the planet as a whole.

Komodo dragon

The only reptile in the presented rating. Being in essence a huge lizard, the monitor lizard is also a truly dangerous hunter. So, if he does not kill the victim by the force of his blow, then that one will certainly die after some time from his highly toxic bite.

With all this, many of the most dangerous predators from our TOP would be quite sincerely afraid to fight this animal, because with a weight of 150-200 kg, it can easily withstand a battle with rivals exceeding it in weight.

Mosquitoes

Oddly enough, the list is completed by representatives of insects, namely, mosquitoes. Of course, they are unlikely to be able to attack and tear their prey to shreds. Rather, they can be called humming killers. According to world statistics, these annoying mosquitoes annually infect over 700 million people with a huge number of dangerous diseases. At the same time, for example, almost 3 million people a year die from mosquito-borne malaria.

This material introduces everyone to the seven most dangerous predators living on planet Earth. Each of them, based on the above, can boast of their own personal "secret of success." These include:

• dimensions;
• "Speed" characteristics;
• special sophistication in attacking the victim, etc.

However, you shouldn't exaggerate the danger of these creatures. After all, attacking the victim, they are guided only by natural instincts and the desire to satisfy hunger.

Do not forget that no matter how terrible and threatening the behavior of any animal is, the most dangerous creature in the world is still a person.

Nature simply forces some creatures to hunt others. Moreover, some predators are noticeably more ferocious than others. It even comes to the point that even a person is afraid of these animals. We do not go far into the forest, fearing wolves, we are frightened by footage of bloodthirsty sharks. We will tell below about the most ferocious predators created by such nature not at all to intimidate humans, but to ensure their own life.

Spider tarantula. We are afraid of spiders and there are good reasons for that. So, tarantulas are one of the most dangerous creatures in the world. These spiders also have an impressive size. The diameter of the predator's body reaches 13 centimeters in diameter, and the paw span can reach 30 centimeters. Tarantulas are renowned for being skillful and silent hunters. If prey falls into their tenacious paws, then it simply has no chance to escape from there. This spider loves and knows how to hunt; it is common for him to wait for his prey. The tarantula endures for a long time, but as soon as the prey is in the zone of its reach, it rushes at it without the slightest warning. A quick attack leaves no chance for the victim to escape. The spider squeezes the prey with its poisonous teeth, immobilizing it. Then the food is poured abundantly with the tarantula's pancreatic juice and greedily eaten by it.

Black Mamba. Most of the most dangerous creatures live in Africa. Among them, a huge poisonous snake, the black mamba, stands out. It can be found in the southeastern part of the mainland. The snake is named after the black color of its skin inside the mouth, which opens wide before the deadly bite of the victim. Despite their formidable reputation, in nature these creatures behave rather timidly. Their aggression is awakened if these snakes are disturbed. Attacking its prey, the black mamba tries to hit it several times. The deadly venom of an animal consists of a kartotoxin and a neurotoxin. Until recently, every bite of a person by this snake became fatal. Today, lethal cases are no longer so frequent - people have come up with an antidote. It is distributed wherever there is a possibility of meeting this dangerous predator.

Piranha fish. Among the fish, there are those who evoke mortal horror. The most famous of them is the piranha; no other marine predator can be compared in bloodlust to it. Even the appearance of this fish makes you shudder - it has sharp teeth and powerful jaws. The predatory nature of this killer of all living things is known to the whole world. And the piranha is found in the fresh waters of South America. Predators usually get their food at dusk or dawn. The water is literally teeming with them when they wait for small animals to go to the watering hole. As soon as the victim is in the water, the fish inflict their fatal blow. The animal is eaten with such ferocity, which is not characteristic of any other inhabitant of fresh water. Sometimes fish even unite in whole attacking schools. They also attack large prey such as horses, capybaras and even humans. There were cases when these fish literally ate a whole bull in minutes, leaving only a skeleton of it. Therefore, in reservoirs where piranhas are found, it is better not to swim.

Wolf. And this predator is found in our latitudes. He is the most dangerous animal in the forest. Usually ferocious predators hunt alone, trying to get their own food on their own. But wolves are another matter. The success of their hunt depends on the efforts of all the pack. This makes the predators even more dangerous, because the prey has to fight several killers at once. The hunt begins with several wolves chasing the victim. The dominant male leads the chase. The dominant female is located not far from it. As soon as the victim accidentally stumbles and falls, a hungry flock immediately pounces on it. Sharp teeth instantly tear apart the flesh, leaving the animal with almost no chance of salvation.

Komodo dragon. It is hard to believe, looking at this creature, that it is a lizard. The length of the reptile can reach 3 meters, and the monitor lizard weighs up to 150 kilograms. Nature has provided this predator with many tools suitable for hunting. The animal is fast and strong, it can kill a victim twice its size. Victory is achieved through a venomous bite. That is why the victim, escaping from the embrace of the predator, soon dies anyway. And the monitor lizard is waiting for its prey in ambush. But if circumstances require it, a large lizard can run and swim. This incredible hunting ability comes from an impressive ability to eat meat. The monitor lizard can eat prey in one sitting, only half its weight.

Crocodile. This predator prefers to remain unnoticed until the last moment. The crocodile merges with the water and quietly watches the potential victim. The toothy beast is waiting for the moment when it will be possible to unexpectedly attack. This manner of hunting is typical for this bloodthirsty and secretive predator. Crocodiles have powerful jaws and sharp teeth. This allows the predator to catch many animals. Some species can kill even very large creatures. So, the Nile crocodile killed both zebras and buffaloes. The predator is waiting for the animals that come to the watering hole. Then he grabs them with his teeth and drags them under the water. There, the crocodile begins to sharply twist its head from side to side until it bites off a piece of flesh.

Killer whale. In English, the name of this large creature sounds like "Killer Whale", or "killer whale". It is clear that this animal is a dangerous predator. His main trump cards are impeccable mastery of the art of hunting and great physical strength. Due to the fact that the killer whale knows many tricks for food extraction, it has the most varied diet of all predators living in the water. For example, a killer whale feeds on penguins and seals, grabbing them underwater. It is often reported that, in the excitement of chasing seals, killer whales were even thrown ashore. These predators are social animals, they usually live in the backwater with a dozen of their relatives. But killer whales go hunting as a whole group. Some of these creatures are so aggressive that they sometimes catch and eat other predators, for example, white sharks.

Grizzly bear. This brown bear has a second name - grizzly bear. It is found in North America, being one of the most dangerous local creatures. The ferocious animal can stand on its hind legs. Thus, a predator weighing 400 kilograms can still reach a height of 2 meters. The grizzly bear has powerful jaws and legs. These killing instruments can kill a person too. Nature has made it possible for the grizzly to eat a variety of foods, and large mammals are also among its victims. The danger for the victims of the bear is added by the fact that he not only runs fast, but also swims well. If a person meets a grizzly bear face to face, then this is fraught with disaster. It is best in such a situation to stand up to its full height and not let the beast start to run. In pursuit, the grizzly reaches a speed of 65 kilometers per hour. If you run away from him, then this can excite the hunting instinct in the bear.

A lion. No wonder this animal is called the king of beasts. After all, the lion's strength allows him to hunt the largest animals such as buffalo and wildebeest. The fact that lions often work together is also a good hunt. These predators live together, their social groups are called prides. And all the members of the pack take part in the hunt. From an early age, young lions learn to take their place in the pride. Adult representatives of the pack play hunting with the young. These skills will come in handy later in adulthood. In addition, such a game makes it possible to reveal what role a young predator can better perform in the future hunt. And lion hunts are not always successful, failures happen more often than victories. Nevertheless, it is worth considering the size of the predators, their strength and potential prey. All this suggests that lions are one of the most dangerous animals in nature.

White shark. This creature is the real ruler of the sea. If sharks have chosen someone as their victim, then the living creature has practically no chances to escape. Undoubtedly, this large fish is considered the most important natural predator. After all, she has the most remarkable abilities of a hunter. The streamlined shape of the shark's body allows it to move quickly, and powerful jaws leave the victim no chance. The hunter knows how to make sharp maneuvers, sharks in pursuit of the victim can even jump out of the water. Once in the mouth of a predator, the victim cannot get out of there - she has many sharp teeth there. At the same time, having lost one of them, the shark receives from nature in return a new one, no less sharp. It is believed that a shark can change up to 50 thousand teeth in a lifetime. In the process of hunting, the white shark makes a test bite of its prey. This wound should weaken the prey, while the predator waits at this time. Only after some time will the white shark attack the victim again and begin to eat it. This careful technique allows the predator to feed without too much danger to itself. The victim simply does not have time to respond to the unexpected blow, and then she simply does not have the strength to do so.

We all know about the dangers that various animals can pose. This applies to everyone and everyone, because we just heard about some animals, while others live next to us. Some of them are extremely aggressive, others are deadly toxic, and still others are dangerous in their size. Below you will find a description of the most dangerous animals in the world, learn a lot of new and interesting things about them.

10. Common piranha is a daring predator

On the 10th position of the most dangerous animals in the world, there is a well-known fish - this is a 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 waters of South and Central America. Most of all 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.

The common piranha is a schooling fish, it is very voracious and has a good sense of smell. These fish instantly feel the blood and immediately pounce on the victim with the whole flock. These predators are prudent and very fast, they can watch for the prey, and then attack it and devour it with lightning speed. A flock of common piranhas is 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 reserved for the owner of the taiga. The wolf is a rather large predator, a very smart and hardy animal. The wolf is the planet's most widespread predator. Wolves are especially dangerous in winter. It is very dangerous to meet a hungry flock, the number of which can number up to 40 individuals. But it is even more dangerous to be on the territory of the flock's lair, then it will be a battle for life and death.

Most often, people are attacked by rabid animals. But there are many cases when a perfectly healthy wolf attacked. Also, wolves attack people in those regions where there is a shortage or lack of natural prey for them (deer, elk). In summer, wolves can attack humans to feed their young.

8. Leo is a formidable predator

On the 8th place of the most dangerous animals in the world was the king of beasts. The lion is a predatory big cat from the panther genus. It is one of the largest cats in the world. The lion is very fast, he has strong legs, powerful jaws and large sharp fangs. The size of the lion allows him 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 of the food chain in the animal kingdom.

Lions are the strongest animals; on the hunt, they gather in groups and pursue their prey. Lions do not hunt people on purpose, but cases of cannibalism are very often observed. Most often, it is males that attack people. Sick and injured animals are more prone to attacks on humans than healthy lions. According to statistics, about 70 Tanzanians die from a lion attack every year. By nature, all big cats are dangerous to humans. Also, the tiger, leopard and puma pose a considerable danger.

7. The frog leaf climber is terrible - a poisonous baby

On the 7th place of the most dangerous animals in the world, there is a small, but very toxic and dangerous frog. The terrible leaf climber is the most dangerous frog in the tree 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.

When it enters any living organism through the blood, the poison causes arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. The skin of frogs contains so much toxic substance that it is enough to poison more than 10 people to death. But by its nature, the terrible leaf climber is a peaceful creature, so you just should not touch it.

6. Jellyfish sea wasp - invisible death

The sixth most dangerous animal in the world is the deadly jellyfish. Sea wasp - belongs to the box jellyfish class and is the most dangerous jellyfish in the world. Box jellyfish are capable of inflicting 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. The poison of one sea wasp can kill 60 people in 3 minutes. The largest concentration of box jellyfish is found off the northern shores of Australia at shallow depths and in places where coral accumulates. That is why the sea wasp is called "Australian".

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 it. The fact is that this jellyfish is almost completely transparent. The Australian jellyfish does not attack a person first; it stings if accidentally hit in the water. The dome of a sea wasp is 5 to 25 cm in diameter, and its tentacles tend to lengthen up to 3 meters. Australia is installing safety nets in the water and warning signs on beaches to keep people safe. 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 blunt shark is an aggressive killer

Fifth place in the top of the most dangerous animals in the world went to a frightening shark. The blunt shark (other names: gray bull shark, bull shark) is the most aggressive type of shark, which is very dangerous to 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, weighing up to 400 kg.

These sharks, among other predatory representatives, are distinguished by a massive blunt snout and a gray body with a white belly. The blunt-nosed shark has the most powerful bite among sharks, in addition, they do not need a reason to attack. Their considerable size, strong jaws and aggressive character rightfully give them the status of the most dangerous shark for humans. Also the most dangerous sharks in the world after the bull shark are the white shark and the tiger shark.

4. A combed crocodile is a giant man-eater

The fourth most dangerous animal in the world is the man-eating crocodile. The combed 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 combed crocodile has the strongest bite in the animal kingdom. The combed crocodile is widespread. It lives from the east coast of India, through the territory of Southeast Asia, to Northern Australia.

Saltwater crocodiles are very aggressive and attack humans both in water and on land. This crocodile attacks, even if he is full, because he does not tolerate an invasion of his territory. The strength, frightening size and incredible speed of this crocodile make its attack deadly. They are absolutely not afraid of humans, therefore, in order to protect themselves from these predators, their territories should be avoided. Usually, special warning signs are installed in such places. Also the most dangerous crocodiles after the combed one are the Nile crocodile and the American alligator.

3. Black mamba - the thunderstorm of Africa

The fastest snake opens the top three among the most dangerous animals in the world. The black mamba is the poisonous snake of Africa. This snake lives in most parts of the continent and leads a terrestrial lifestyle. Most often found in savannas and occasionally climbs trees. The black mamba is a large 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 a very aggressive snake, it can make high throws almost the entire length of its body.

This snake is distinguished primarily by its mouth, which is painted black. The general color of the snake ranges from olive to gray-brown, with a metallic sheen. 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 the poisonous snakes are extremely dangerous to humans, but not all poisonous snake bites can lead to death, although many deaths have been recorded. After the black mamba, the most dangerous snakes are the coastal taipan, the tiger snake and the king cobra.

2. Polar bear is a hunter of people

In the second place of the most dangerous animals in the world is the beloved umka. Polar bear (other names: polar bear, polar bear) is a large predatory bear. The polar bear is the only one of the planet's large land-based predators that can track and hunt humans. This bear is of considerable size. It can reach a body length of 3 meters, with a height at the withers up to 150 cm and a body weight of 1 ton.

There are known cases of polar bear attacks on polar travelers, especially when there was accumulated garbage near the tents, which attracts the polar bear. These predators are very intelligent, have tremendous strength and excellent sense of smell. You can't run away from a polar bear, he runs fast, and besides, he is an excellent swimmer. Also very dangerous bears are the brown bear and the grizzly bear.

1. Elephant - deceiving peacefulness

The first place of the most dangerous animals in the world was taken by the elephant. This strong and powerful animal looks very peaceful, but do not flatter yourself. It is better not to approach the African elephant in the wild, especially during the mating season. These animals are huge, normally the 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 batting an eye, moreover, it will not work to run away from the elephant, it can move at a speed of 40 km / h. The most dangerous are lone elephants, which are very aggressive and attack anything. Each year, about 500 people die from attacks by elephants and their powerful tusks.

The elephant is the largest animal after the blue whale. Elephants are very often tamed to be used as transport or on the farm. An obedient animal at normal times becomes dangerous with the onset of the mating season and can attack. And here the attitude of the owner to the elephant plays a huge role, because the aggression of elephants is a consequence of cruel treatment of them. Zoologists claim that the aggressive behavior of elephants provoked the cruelty of people towards these intelligent animals. The elephant is notable for its unpredictability and in anger it is terrible - it will trample or pierce it with a tusk.

There are several very dangerous large animals on the territory of the African continent. The African buffalo is a powerful bull that is absolutely intolerant of man and will certainly attack him. Rhinoceros - which sees poorly, therefore indiscriminately attacks any moving target with its horns and will attack not only people, but also riding elephants. Hippopotamus - which can easily flip a boat, while he can drown people who have fallen out of it.

In conclusion, I would like to say that such a rich and unexplored 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 a safe journey! If you liked this article, subscribe to the site updates to be the first to receive interesting articles about animals.

It's no secret that the strongest wins in nature. Predators have a number of advantages over their herbivorous cousins. Nature has endowed them with many abilities to help them catch prey. Being a carnivorous animal is not easy at all. A predator can spend the whole day hunting for a potential victim, but be left with nothing or even die from the clutches of relatives who came to the rescue. Therefore, most predators, in addition to claws and sharp teeth, have a variety of features that allow them to develop hunting capabilities almost to perfection.

The most dangerous snakes

The poisonous snake cantile lives in the rainforests of Central America and Mexico. It resembles a cobra, and its bite is so dangerous that it can cause kidney failure. But the cantile only bites a person very rarely, preferring to save his poison only for potential victims. Since the snake has a dense and rather short body, it cannot develop very high speed, therefore, most of the birds, small animals and insects that the cantile feed on successfully escape from it. But nature made sure that the snake did not starve to death.

The tip of her tail is white or bright yellow. By lifting it and making rotational movements, the snake imitates the behavior of earthworms with it, which attracts a gullible victim. Letting her come closer, the cantile unleashes his deadly poison. Not only this type of snake has such abilities, but it is she who is the most cunning and insidious.

The taipan snake, which lives in northeastern Australia, has such a strong poison that it can kill 100 adults with one bite. The process of studying it is associated with a number of tragic events. For a long time, scientists could not catch her, and their knowledge of taipan was based only on the stories of the natives.

For the first time, this species was described in 1867 only one copy at a time. Then, for many decades, the taipan again disappeared from sight, but its capture was vital, since it was required to obtain an antidote. More than 80 people died from the bite of this predator every year in Australia. In 1950, a young catcher from Sydney went to the jungle for a snake and found it, but this was the reason for his death. Escaping, the snake fatally bit the young man, who died, but the taipan was delivered to the laboratory.

The most unusual predators

Fossa is one of the rarest mammals living in Madagascar and is the largest predator of this endemic island. The appearance of the fossa is so unusual that scientists wondered for a very long time over what kind of animal to attribute it to. Fossa resembles a large puma, hyena, civet, and also remotely looks like a lion. Its size reaches 80 cm, and the tail is usually the same length as the body. The animal hunts mainly at night; lemurs are considered its favorite prey, after which the fossa deftly climbs trees with the help of both paws and tail. The predator will not refuse from birds and even insects. Like a skunk, the fossa glands secrete an unpleasant "aromatic" secret, which, according to aboriginal belief, kills the victim with its poisonous scent alone.

Despite the fact that the fossa has no enemies in its natural habitat, at present this species is on the verge of extinction and is even listed in the Red Book. At the moment, fewer than 2,500 animals remain alive. The man is to blame. The people of Madagascar are destroying fossa due to the fact that she often raids rural settlements, plundering chicken coops and even sometimes attacking people. Moreover, the fossa is usually so addicted to the process that it kills more prey than it can eat.

We used to think of ants as peace-loving workaholics, but there is an exception here. Nomadic ants living in tropical conditions do not create their own home, constantly traveling around the habitat. They are absolutely omnivorous and pounce on any prey that comes across on the way, starting with a larva and ending with a cow. One family can have up to a million fighters. You can only escape from them by flight.

Marine predators

It is very difficult to imagine a predatory turtle. It is usually associated with sluggishness and slowness. But among all the diversity of this species, there is only one that is predatory - the vulture turtle. She lives in the fresh waters of North America, having chosen the swamps, rivers and lakes adjacent to the Mississippi. Its dimensions are enormous, and its weight can reach 100 kilograms.

The speed of movement of the turtle is so low that it is not able to catch up with the fish. Therefore, the vulture turtle resorts to the following method of foraging: during daylight hours it lays on the bottom and freezes with a wide open mouth, equipped with rows of sharp teeth. In appearance, it resembles an ordinary underwater rock, and the base of its tongue has a bright red color. Twitching of the tongue is perceived by the fish as a worm and rush to eat it, rushing straight into the mouth of the predator. At night, when the fish cannot see the turtle's tongue, it switches to carrion and slow-swimming fish.

Fresh and sea waters are fraught with another, no less severe danger to fish - lampreys. This is a group of lower vertebrates that inhabit the waters of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, surviving even in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. Lamprey measures 90-100 cm and weighs about 3 kg. Its genus has been around for over 400 million years, and its suction cup has over 125 sharp teeth. With the help of a sucker, the lamprey attaches itself to a fish swimming by, and gnaws a hole in the victim's body with its teeth, starting to suck blood out of it. Lamprey saliva contains enzymes that prevent the fish's blood from clotting, making it weak and very vulnerable. The lamprey can eat its prey for several days, holding it tightly with a suction cup. Lamprey prefers salmon breeds, but there are even known cases of attacks on whales.

In the middle of the last century, lamprey very quickly bred in the Great Lakes of the United States, which led to the mass extermination of valuable commercial fish species. Only thanks to the joint efforts of fishermen, ichthyologists and biologists has it been possible to achieve a reduction in the number of freshwater lampreys in the United States. Despite its predatory lifestyle, this ancient creature is gradually dying out and is listed in the Red Book.

The most dangerous predator on Earth

According to the results of numerous observations and studies, to date, the brown bear is recognized as the animal that poses the greatest danger to humans. During the period when the she-bear goes for a walk with her cubs, it is deadly to approach the distance at which she can smell the human smell. The bear moves very quickly, and having overtaken the victim, it is merciless. He tears the skin with claws and pierces the body of the prey with sharp fangs. No less dangerous are bears disturbed in winter during hibernation.

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