Top 10 most ferocious animals in the world. The most ferocious predators. Polar bear, the largest predator on land
We are accustomed to self-critically believing that there are no more ferocious animals on the planet than us. Like, a person starts wars, kills other people for profit and because of prejudices, exterminates billions of other creatures, and so on. However, scientists report that things aren't going smoothly in the wild either. Some species are distinguished by incredible and, moreover, unjustified cruelty, which could be the envy of any maniac (site).
Spanish zoologists have completed a large-scale study to identify the most bloodthirsty mammal on Earth. Scientists analyzed the behavior of representatives of more than a thousand species and eventually compiled a list of thirty creatures that show the greatest aggression towards each other and ferocity. The results of this study were published in the authoritative British general scientific journal Nature. I must admit, they turned out to be quite surprising.
Who would have thought that the most cruel mammal in the world would be the meerkat, an animal from the mongoose family that lives in South Africa. According to experts, these cute animals, who love to stand in columns on their hind legs, only seem cute and harmless. In fact, every fifth meerkat dies as a victim of its own relatives.
Despite the fact that these are predatory animals, cannibalism is not common among them. Meerkats kill each other during the division of territory and food, during the mating season due to the fight for females, as well as during constant skirmishes, the reasons for which scientists still cannot explain. Perhaps meerkats just like to kill each other. By the way, it is common among female meerkats to destroy other people’s cubs in order to clear a place for their own.
In addition to meerkats, the top ten most bloodthirsty mammals on the planet also included the red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, red-fronted lemur, mongoose lemur, black lemur, New Zealand sea lion, long-tailed marmot, lion and striped mongoose.
It is a habit in nature that one creature hunts another for its own survival. There are also those who are particularly ferocious and even the king of nature, man, is afraid of them. Below is a list of the most ferocious predators, created by nature only for the opportunity to exist, and not to intimidate anyone.
10. Tarantula- one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. They are large, fast and very poisonous. These silent hunters patiently wait for their prey, attack with lightning speed, sink their poisonous teeth into it, paralyze it and eat it.
9. Black mamba snake- like most of the most dangerous creatures, lives in Africa. The huge snake attacks only when disturbed, but until recently its bite meant death: the mamba’s venom consists of a cartotoxin and a neurotoxin. Today, an antidote has already been invented and there are fewer deaths from bites of this snake.
8. Piranha- the most bloodthirsty fish. Its habitat is the freshwater rivers of South America. Piranhas gather for their feast early in the morning or at dusk - the time when animals come to drink - an incredible number of these toothy creatures gather in the water. A small animal caught in the water is eaten with incredible speed and ferocity. It happens that piranhas, in the hunt for large prey, unite in packs and then they are “tough” even for a horse or capybara, of which a skeleton remains after just two minutes of feasting.
7. Wolf- a well-known predator in our country. This animal prefers not solitary hunting, but pack hunting - it is more productive. The victim is driven by several wolves at once, who drive it until the prey stumbles or weakens, and then there is no chance of salvation - very quickly several ferocious predators pounce on the victim and tear it apart.
6. Komodo dragon– a lizard up to 3 m long and weighing up to 150 kg. In addition to its impressive size, the monitor lizard is very fast, strong, can swim and has poisonous glands, the poison of which is fatal to its victim in any case, even if she managed to escape. In one meal, the monitor lizard eats only half its own weight in meat!
5. Crocodile completely invisible against the background of the water surface and slowly approaches the intended victim. It attacks at the most convenient moment, when the animal lowers its head at a watering hole - only a true bloodthirsty and secretive predator does this. It grabs prey and drags it to the depths, where it tears off pieces of meat with sharp turns of its head. The Nile crocodile is able to cope with a buffalo or zebra.
4. Orca- or killer whale, has a real gift for killing and is unusually strong. The killer whale has a whole range of hunting techniques, which allows it to diversify its “table” as much as possible. Their victims are often penguins and fur seals, which they grab right under water. In the excitement of hunting, killer whales have more than once thrown themselves straight onto the shore after a fur seal or other animal. Killer whales are so ferocious and aggressive that, at times, they eat other sharks of their own kind.
3. Grizzly- North American brown bear, which is considered the most ferocious animal in the region. Its height, standing on its hind legs, reaches 2 m, and the beast weighs up to half a ton, while it has powerful jaws and paws, with which a grizzly bear can easily take a person’s life. With such dimensions, the bear is a fast runner and an unsurpassed swimmer, so that it is very difficult to escape from it.
2. Leo- the king of animals, hunts the largest prey of antelopes and buffaloes. Often lions attack in a group, which ensures a successful hunt. They hone their hunting skills from a very young age, when the adults of the pride play hunting with the kids. After all, to kill such a huge animal as a buffalo requires not only strength, but also skill, which only an adult lion achieves.
1. White shark- the mistress of the sea. Its victims have no chance of survival, and the shark is rightfully considered the most ferocious predator on the planet. The hunting abilities of this fish are practically perfect: the shape of the body ensures the fastest possible movement in the water, the ability to jump out of the water and perform dizzying maneuvers, and the mouth is literally filled with razor-sharp teeth. When attacking a victim, the shark does not immediately eat it, but first tries to weaken it with a test bite, and only after some time does it begin the bloody feast. Being so careful, the shark feeds completely without risk - an exhausted victim is not capable of being a worthy opponent.
It is quite clear that this depends not only on the size of the animal or the strength of its jaws, but also on the determination of the dog, as well as the fighting qualities of a representative of a particular breed. The totality of these and other indicators can be summed up in one word - ferocity.
This dog is perhaps the strongest in the world - the weight of individual individuals (males) reaches 90 kg, and its jaws can easily bite the tibia of large ungulates. There is a known case when in Karelia a Caucasian Shepherd dog single-handedly killed a pack of wolves that had previously terrorized a remote village. The dog got loose at night and ran off for a walk, and in the morning his owner found the “Caucasian” surrounded by scraps of fur and bones of gray predators. In his teeth he squeezed the neck of a seasoned she-wolf, who, apparently, lived longer than the rest. Today it has been reliably established that the ancestor of the Caucasian Shepherd is the Tibetan Great Dane, which in turn descended from large wolves.
However, looking at these huge dogs, you involuntarily begin to think that the true ancestor of the “Caucasians” is, after all, a bear. The Caucasian Shepherd belongs to the category of companion dogs, and not aggressive fighters or hunters. She has a fairly good-natured disposition and will never rush at a person first, unless it is a specially trained animal. Therefore, despite its impressive strength, the “Caucasian” only rounds out the top five most ferocious dogs in the world.
4. Boxer
In 4th place in our ranking is the boxer - a hunting and guard dog. It is distinguished by its fearlessness and powerful jaws, which inflict terrible injuries on its prey. Modern boxers are descended from the Dutch breed "Bullenbeiser", which translates as "bull biter". In Rus', where the breed was popular among nobles, these dogs were called “bulldogs.” And after crossing them with English bulldogs, very successful dogs appeared - boxers. The dogs received this name because of their unusual habit of fighting not only with their teeth, but also with their front paws. One of the main characteristics of the breed is its pincer bite.
It allows the boxer, who has grabbed the victim, to literally hang on him. Cases have been recorded when it was not possible to tear a dog away from a hated enemy even after the death of the dog. The death grip inherited from the bulldog and the square shape of the muzzle allow boxers to tear pieces of meat from their enemies, and then simply wait until they bleed to death. It is no coincidence that Boxers are called sports dogs for their will to win and the highest fighting qualities.
The third place in our top is taken by the Rottweiler. This is a very serious dog, classified as a guard dog, but it is also one of the strongest fighting dogs in the world. The ancestor of the Rottweiler is the black Swiss sheep, and the breed received its name thanks to the German city of Rot Weil, where it finally took shape. Most Rottweilers are friendly and behave calmly even with strangers. However, it is in this breed that, although rarely, uncontrollable outbursts of rage are noted and in this case the Rottweiler deals with the victim with lightning speed. For example, not so long ago, near Chelyabinsk, a Rottweiler killed an eight-year-old child, instantly biting his neck.
The dog was shot, and the motives for such behavior are not fully understood. They may be related to the white spots in the breed's origins. According to one hypothesis, in the old days Rottweilers were trained to guard black slaves, and some dogs perceive certain gestures as an attempt to escape, which prompts them to aggression. Due to their strength and agility, Rottweilers are actively used in dog fighting. It is believed that, all other things being equal (weight, height, level of training), these dogs have preferable chances in confrontation with Alabais and Dobermans. But in a fight between a Rottweiler and a pit bull, the chances of winning are approximately the same.
The bull terriers we put in second place were bred in the mid-19th century in England by breeder James Hincks. His goal was to create an ideal fighting breed, since it was at this time that bullfighting was banned in Britain, entertainment for the people and ordinary people switched to rat-baiting spectacles and dog fights. The breeder achieved a brilliant result by crossing a bulldog, a terrier and a Dalmatian, resulting in a muscular dog with a characteristic elongated muzzle. The Bull Terrier is distinguished by its insane courage, death grip, agility, immunity to pain and, oddly enough... intelligence.
Yes, yes, contrary to the stereotype, the bull terrier does not rush at everything that moves, but treats the owner and members of his pack (that is, family) with reverence and tenderness. The idea of the irrepressible aggressiveness of the bull terrier arose because of his attitude towards other dogs. Indeed, being a born fighter, he instinctively perceives dogs (especially males) as enemies and competitors with whom he must definitely fight. In such fights, this rat-like baby is able to defeat even much larger individuals, so it legitimately takes second place in the ranking of the most ferocious dogs.
But we put pit bull terriers or, in common parlance, pit bulls, in honorable first place. These dogs have a bad reputation because there are many cases where they killed people. Not long ago in Nizhnevartovsk, a pit bull tore out the throat of its own owner, and it all started with a fun game that turned into a tragedy. This breed is so dangerous that it is prohibited for keeping and breeding in many countries of the world, including the Soviet Union. Pit bull terriers were bred from English bulldogs about three hundred years ago. It was supposed to be a strong and aggressive guard dog, but the breed turned out to be so ferocious that pit bulls were subsequently actively used in dog fighting. As practice has shown, only a few dogs can resist them in the arena or in a street fight.
There are some chances against a pit bull, except for representatives of the above-described breeds from this rating. And even then, before the Caucasian Shepherd gets angry, in order to truly aggressively confront the pit bull, he will have time to tear out her Adam’s apple, which often happens during dog fights. The Pitbull is a born fighter, ready to fight at any time of the day or night. Despite their increased aggressiveness, these dogs are actively used by the military, customs officers and even special services. Without a doubt, this is not only the most ferocious, but also one of the most intelligent dogs in the world. Pit bulls have a well-deserved reputation as ruthless killers, so you should stay away from them and think ten times before getting such a dog at home.
There are a huge number of articles about the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including animals with the most terrible claws or teeth. However, the personality or character of the animal also plays an important role in assessing the danger it may pose. In this article, we will open a new perspective on the dangers posed by animals by looking at those animal species that have the most grumpy or irritable personalities, making them prone to the most ferocious behavior. We will talk about the most bloodthirsty carnivore, the most harmful types of snakes and why it is impossible to tame the shrew.
10. Malayan bear (Sun Bear)
Bears have some of the most unpleasant personalities in the animal kingdom. While the grizzly bear immediately comes to mind as the most ferocious and dangerous bear, in reality, he is just a gentle giant compared to the real black sheep in the line of bear bandits. Weighing just 65 kilograms and measuring 1.5 meters in length, the Asiatic Malayan bear is the smallest bear species in the world, and the fiercest, with the largest teeth in proportion to body size. This little beast is the most ferocious bear on the planet, and attacks people without any reason. Many people died from the paws of this animal. Some consider him to be the most ferocious jungle creature. Unfortunately for the rainforests, this magnificent predator is endangered.
9. Saltwater Crocodile
Forget the expression "gentle giant" - the world's largest reptile also has the most ferocious temperament. Saltwater crocodiles reach more than seven meters in length and weigh up to 2000 kilograms. Their giant jaws are capable of delivering the most powerful bite in the world, a fully grown saltwater crocodile is not only capable of killing other reptiles, but is also considered the most aggressive, active and territorial crocodile species. This super-reptile usually views people as a snack, and therefore can attack a person without a second thought upon noticing him. Saltwater crocodiles can also destroy boats and kill people and large animals that enter their property to defend their territory.
7. Common shrew or shrew (Common Shrew)
Taming a shrew, of course, sounds fun, but taming these kind of bloodthirsty insectivores is almost impossible. Shrews look similar to mice, but are actually relatives of hedgehogs, and members of the group of insectivorous animals. Shrews are distinguished by their incredibly fast metabolism, which is the reason for their extremely high-strung and malicious nature. Shrews must constantly eat, and in order not to die of hunger, they barbarously attack victims that are several times their size, such as mice, fish and frogs. Shrews can inject venom by biting, but they usually kill prey by biting through the base of its skull. The shrew's aggression is extremely dangerous to any animal that dares to approach it, but these tiny animals are so nervous that they have been known to drop dead from the stress of an unexpected encounter before they can attack their opponent.
6. Wolverine
Looking like a miniature bear, the wolverine is actually the largest member of the mustelid family. This stocky, iron-jawed beast is renowned for its almost demonic ferocity, which is quite disproportionate to the size of the animal. While some animal species are overtly aggressive, the wolverine expresses its aggression through an absolute lack of fear while hunting. Weighing between 15 and 30 kilograms, this oversized weasel can kill deer, elk and mountain goats, just like in the story of David and Goliath. Attacks on humans are disastrous and can result in death, but fortunately this reclusive killer rarely encounters humans in its natural habitat. Wolverines hunt wild cats and can even challenge bears to defend their territory.
5. Black Mamba
Dressed in the color of death, and with a body length of more than 4.5 meters, the Black Mamba is considered one of the most insidious snakes on the planet. It is also one of the most poisonous snakes. The black mamba is a habitat generalist, meaning that it can appear in any environment within its vast African range, including swamps, grasslands, and even villages. Unlike many animals that are simply aggressive in nature, the black mamba is driven by an extreme form of fear-based aggression. Because this snake is so sensitive, the slightest threat standing in the way of its retreat will be attacked with unprecedented brutality. Well, if this is not enough to feel incredible fear when meeting it, know that being the fastest snake in the world, it can reach speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour.
4. Bull shark (bull shark)
Oddly enough, it is the bull shark, and not the white or tiger shark, that wins the “villain of the water” category. The bull shark is blessed with an extremely aggressive personality, and is in fact considered by scientists to be the most vicious fish on the planet. This shark's penchant for attacking people in shallow water has led to numerous casualties and is likely the cause of a number of mysterious disappearances. The most ferocious fish has the greatest bite force of all sharks, at 6,000 newtons. What's even scarier is that this shark can adapt to fresh water, and has already appeared in a number of rivers and lakes in warmer regions, and has even been seen swimming through flooded streets.
3. Northern Goshawk: Red-Eyed Terror
The goshawk is the largest bird-eating forest hawk, with a wingspan of 1.2 meters. Violent red eyes, dark gray feathers and massive talons for capturing large prey make this bird's appearance even more terrifying. The bird's incredible territoriality is dangerous and leads to terrifying displays of feathered fury. If a person appears to be a threat to a goshawk, this fierce predator will dive from a height and inflict deep wounds on the head. The goshawk is considered an endangered species in some countries due to hunting and habitat loss, but their tendency to attack at the slightest threat proves that they are still very skilled at defending themselves. Even more scary is the fact that goshawks will often start eating large prey, such as ducks, while they are still alive.
2. Wolf
Wolves have been the protagonists of legends with great exaggeration, which supposedly confirm their cruelty throughout history. However, contrary information demonstrating the peaceful personality traits of wolves has overcome the terrible descriptions of the dramas of the past. However, it was precisely the true cruelty of the wolf that was overlooked, which, apparently, initially served as the basis for the creation of legends of the past. To take down large prey such as elk, wolves attack in packs, tearing into the muzzle and tearing off chunks of flesh, causing the prey to bleed to death. Wolves can begin to consume prey even before it dies. Humans are not completely immune to wolf attacks and attacks, although rare, do occur in North America, and more frequently in Russia.
1. Boar
Just as the wolf remains a completely wild version of our domestic dogs, wild boars are a strong and sometimes very dangerous version of the domestic pig. Wild boars live in forests and farmland throughout Europe and western Asia. While our habit of eating pigs makes us think of them as prey, boars can actually be considered hunters who can take down even a deer. These animals often send people running due to their extremely bad mood and tendency to attack with a ferocious barrage of sharp fangs. Wild boar attacks can sometimes be fatal due to the strength and mass of the enraged animals, which can respond with force to any violation of their property.
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 waters of South 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.
The common piranha is a schooling fish, it is very voracious and has a 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. A school 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 assigned to the owner of the taiga. The wolf is a fairly large predator, a very smart and hardy animal. The wolf is the most common predator on the planet. Wolves are especially dangerous in winter. 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.
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 the summer, 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. It is one of the largest 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 of the food chain in the animal kingdom.
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 their nature, all big cats are 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 is brightly colored. 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 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. The 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. The venom of one sea wasp can kill 60 people in 3 minutes. The largest concentration of box jellyfish is located off the northern coast of Australia at shallow depths and in places where corals accumulate. 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. The fact is that this jellyfish is almost completely transparent. The Australian jellyfish does not attack a person first; it stings if it is 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 species 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, whose weight reaches 400 kg.
These sharks are distinguished from other predatory representatives by their massive blunt snout and gray body with a white belly. The blunt-nose shark has the most powerful bite among sharks, and 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 the 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. The 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. It lives from the east coast of India, through Southeast Asia, to Northern Australia.
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 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. 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 lunge almost the entire length of its body.
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 the poisonous snakes are extremely dangerous to humans, but not all poisonous snake bites are fatal to humans, although many deaths have been recorded. After the black mamba, the most dangerous snakes are the 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. The polar bear (other names: polar bear, northern bear) is a large predatory bear. The polar bear is the only large land predator on the 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.
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 the brown bear and the 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, it is better not to approach the African elephant, especially during 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.
The elephant is the largest animal after the blue whale. Elephants are often tamed to be used as transport or for farming. An animal that is docile in normal times becomes dangerous with the onset of the mating season and can 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 when angry it is scary - it will trample or pierce you with its tusk.
There are several other very dangerous large animals on the African continent. The African buffalo is 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 be the first to receive interesting articles about animals.
