The animal world is rich and diverse, and each species strives to survive in it. Not many animals pose a great danger to humans, and most of these species live far from people. However, there are animals that are not so scary at first glance, but in fact are fraught with mortal danger. This ranking of the most dangerous animals on the planet includes both fairly small poisonous animals and large and strong animals.
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The list opens with an animal that lives almost as close to humans as cats, but is less friendly and more dangerous. The rat is a genus of rodents in the mouse family. There are about 70 species in the genus. Two synanthropic species are widespread: gray and black rats. The body length of rats is from 8 to 30 centimeters, the length of the tail is equal to the length of the body or even longer, the weight is from 37 to 420. The body color is dominated by dark gray or gray-brown tones, but yellow, red and orange shades are also found. The toes are movable - this compensates for the insufficient development of calluses necessary for climbing.
Rats are a natural reservoir of many zoonotic and anthropozoonotic infections. They carry pathogens of plague, tularemia, rabies, typhoid, toxoplasmosis, leptospirosis, rickettsiosis, sodoku and other diseases. In the United States, at least 14,000 people are bitten by rats every year. According to the City Disinfection Center, 506 people were bitten by rats in Moscow in 2008, so these babies are quite dangerous animals for humans. Rats also cause great economic damage by eating and spoiling food and non-food products, and sometimes damaging electrical networks, which can lead to fires. Also, some species of rats cause damage to agriculture by eating crops.
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The Komodo dragon is a species of lizard from the monitor lizard family, the largest representative of lizards. Komodo dragons live on several islands of Indonesia, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands group. Wild adult Komodo dragons weigh about 70 kilograms, but in captivity they can reach larger sizes. The length of the tail is about half of the total body length. The color of adult monitor lizards is dark brown, usually with small yellowish spots and specks; on their backs there are rows of reddish-orange and yellowish eye-shaped spots, merging into stripes on the neck and tail. The teeth of the Komodo dragon are compressed laterally and have serrated cutting edges. Such teeth are well suited for tearing the meat of large prey into pieces.
Animals of this species reach sexual maturity approximately in the tenth year of life, to which only a small part of the born monitor lizards survive. Monitor lizards feed on a wide variety of animals - both vertebrates and invertebrates. Cannibalism is also common among them, especially in years of famine. Komodo dragons have been proven to have a venomous bite and have two venom glands in their lower jaw. The functions of the venom include inhibiting blood clotting, lowering blood pressure, paralyzing muscles and causing hypothermia, leading to shock and loss of consciousness in the bitten victim.
Komodo dragons are one of the planet's potentially dangerous animals to humans, although they do not pose a direct danger to adults. After being bitten, you should consult a doctor immediately. The number of deaths due to untimely provision of medical care reaches 99%. Children are especially vulnerable. Monitor lizards may well kill a child under 10 years of age or cause serious injury. Cases of monitor lizards digging up human corpses from shallow graves are well known. Monitor lizards can locate the source of the smell of blood at a distance of up to 5 km. Monitor lizards are endangered and it is illegal to kill them.
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Dart frogs are frogs from the family of tailless amphibians that secrete strong poison. This family unites about 130 species of frogs of four genera, living in South and Central America. These frogs have no teeth and no swimming membranes on their limbs. The terminal phalanges of the fingers are expanded into suction cups. These discs allow dart frogs to easily move along branches and leaves. The sizes of poison dart frogs range from 18 millimeters to 4 centimeters, only some species reach 7 centimeters. The coloring of poison dart frogs is very bright and contrasting, the most diverse in color range among amphibians. Dart frogs are painted in red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and the overall tone can have a pattern of various stripes and spots. This type of frog may be an unexpected answer to the question of which animals are dangerous to humans.
Dart frog venom is cardiotoxic and causes cardiac arrest. The poison is contained in the skin secretions of dart frogs, thus protecting them from predators. Many native tribes of South America used this poison to lubricate hunting arrows. Most representatives of this family are arboreal, but there are also terrestrial species that live mainly along the banks of water bodies. Dart frogs feed on small creatures. All dart frogs are diurnal and therefore convenient for observation.
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The wolf is a predatory mammal of the canine family, which is the direct ancestor of the domestic dog. The wolf is the largest and most dangerous animal in its family: its body length (without tail) can reach 160 centimeters, tail up to 52 centimeters, height at the withers up to 90 centimeters; body weight up to 86 kilograms. In total, there are approximately 32 subspecies of wolves, differing in size and shades of fur. Previously, the wolf was much more widespread in Eurasia and North America. In modern times, the total number of animals has decreased markedly, mainly due to urbanization and mass extermination.
The basis of wolves' diet is ungulates, and the behavior of these wild animals has not changed for hundreds of years. Wolves also attack domestic animals, gophers, foxes, mouse-like rodents, and do not miss the opportunity to eat a clutch of eggs, chicks or. They are active mainly at night. Of the external senses, the wolf has the best developed hearing, slightly worse - the sense of smell; vision is much weaker. Well-developed nervous activity in wolves is combined with strength, agility, speed and other physical characteristics. If necessary, the wolf reaches speeds of up to 60 km/h and is capable of traveling up to 80 kilometers per night.
When attacking a herd, wolves often kill several animals, tearing out their throats or ripping open their bellies. Wolves keep uneaten meat in reserve. There have been cases of wolf attacks on humans. Mentally, the wolf is highly developed. This is expressed in the ability to navigate the environment and avoid danger, as well as in hunting methods. There are known cases when a pack of wolves was divided, and one part remained in ambush, while the other caught prey. In a pack chasing an elk or deer, often some wolves run on the heels of the prey, while others run across them or run slowly and, having rested, replace the leaders until they starve out the prey.
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Hippopotamus or hippopotamus is a mammal from the order Artiodactyla, suborder Porciniformes, family Hippopotamus. One of the largest living land animals, sometimes weighing more than 4 tons. Currently, the hippopotamus lives only in Africa - about 140 thousand individuals. Previously, pigs were considered the closest relatives of hippopotamuses, but now scientists consider them to be whales. A characteristic feature of the hippopotamus is its semi-aquatic lifestyle - it spends most of its time in the water, coming onto land only at night for a few hours to feed.
Despite the wide popularity of the hippopotamus, in many respects this animal has not been studied enough. This applies to a number of features of his lifestyle and behavior, as well as genetic connections with other animals, physiology and much more. The behavior of these wild animals is characterized by pronounced aggressiveness. Fights between male hippos often result in the death of one of the participants. Cases of hippopotamus attacks on humans are also very common. The hippopotamus, according to some data, is the most dangerous animal in Africa - significantly more people die from its attacks than from attacks by lions, buffaloes or leopards.
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Rhinoceroses are a family of equid mammals containing five species distributed in Africa and Asia. The main distinguishing feature of rhinoceroses is the horns on the nose, the largest of which was 158 centimeters long. Rhinoceroses have a massive body and short, thick limbs. Each of them has three fingers, ending in wide hooves. Rhinoceroses have poor eyesight, but this deficiency is compensated by a sophisticated sense of smell and excellent hearing. Rhinoceroses live alone, but in savannas they can also unite in small groups.
Rhinoceroses sleep during the day; they can be found active at dusk and at night. These are very timid and cautious animals, avoiding closeness to humans. However, if they feel threatened, they attack. And although these attacks are poorly aimed due to poor vision, they can lead to severe injuries due to the enormous strength and sharp horn. Having accelerated, a rhinoceros can reach a speed of 45 km/h. Adult rhinoceroses have no enemies other than humans.
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The African elephant is the largest land animal on the planet, a genus of African mammals of the proboscis order. Includes two living species: the savannah elephant and the forest elephant. Recent research suggests that these two species formed 1.9 and 7.1 million years ago. The average weight of males is 5 tons, females - 2.5-3 tons, but among them there are also real giants up to 4 meters high and weighing 12 tons. The thickness of their skin reaches 2-4 cm. According to recent estimates, there are about 500-600 thousand African elephants left in the wild. All species of the genus are listed in the Red Book. Of the predators, only humans hunt adult elephants, mainly for their tusks. Of the elephant's sense organs, smell and hearing are the most developed.
Apart from humans, the elephant has practically no enemies. At the moment of danger, the elephant represents a very formidable force. When attacking, he presses his ears to his neck, hides his trunk behind his tusks, which he brings forward with a sharp movement. At the same time, it makes a piercing, shrill sound, reminiscent of a hoarse bugle. Both males and females of the African elephant are armed with tusks. But females have small tusks. But the tusks of old males sometimes reached a length of 3-3.5 meters with a mass of about 100 kg each. An elephant reaches sexual maturity by 12-20 years, and old age and death by 60-70 years. These animals also have excellent memory. They perfectly remember all members of their family, offenders and those who do good for them. They can take revenge on the offender many years later, if they meet again, of course.
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The polar bear is the largest land mammal of the order of carnivores, a close relative of the brown bear. Lives in the polar regions in the northern hemisphere of the Earth. Its length reaches 3 meters, weight up to 1 ton. Typically, males weigh 400-450 kilograms, body length 200-250 centimeters, height at the withers up to 150 cm. Females are noticeably smaller - 200-300 kilograms. The polar bear is distinguished from other bears by its long neck and flat head. His skin is black. The soles of the feet are lined with wool to prevent slipping on ice and freezing. There is a swimming membrane between the toes, and the front part of the paws is lined with stiff bristles. Large claws can hold even strong prey.
These are very dangerous wild animals, as the animal runs very fast, and one blow of a powerful paw can kill anyone. It is strictly forbidden to even walk away with your back turned when meeting a polar bear. In a critical situation, experienced people always go towards the beast, showing with all their appearance that they are not afraid of it. At the same time, they make loud pinching sounds, which in bear language means a threat. Man, due to his structure, is of no interest to a powerful predator. Therefore, the bear never hunts two-legged animals, but prefers to leave if it sees them dangerously close. Cases of polar bear attacks on humans are the exception rather than the rule.
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The African buffalo is a species of bull widely distributed in Africa. This is the largest of the bulls. The weight of adult males sometimes exceeds 1000 kilograms, and specimens weighing 900 kg are not uncommon. The height at the withers in adult males is up to 1.8 meters with a body length of about 3 meters. The buffalo population in Africa has survived quite well compared to the population of other large animals on the continent, although it is under strong pressure from humans. The African buffalo is a herd animal. Usually there are groups of 20-30 animals that gather in herds during the dry season, but then the herds can number many hundreds of animals.
Buffaloes have few enemies in nature, since due to their large size and enormous strength, an adult buffalo is an unbearable prey for most predators. Cows and calves, however, often become prey to lions, who inflict significant damage on buffalo herds by attacking entire prides. When defending themselves from enemies, these wild animals of Africa usually show mutual assistance and act in friendly groups. Many cases have been described in which buffaloes not only drove lions away from the herd, but even killed them. It is curious that buffaloes have a sense of mutual assistance, which is clearly noticeable when enemies attack.
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The top three most dangerous animals in the world are revealed by the saltwater crocodile, a reptile of the family of true crocodiles. This is the largest species widely distributed among crocodiles. It is most often found on the coast of northern Australia on the islands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Although crocodiles spend most of their time in water, we have added them to the list of land animals and not to the list. The ability to make long voyages in the open sea explains the wide distribution of this species. Males can reach a length of 7 meters, and females 3 meters. Adult males weigh up to 1000 kilograms. This crocodile received the name “combed” for a pair of powerful ridges running from the eyes almost to the front third of the muzzle.
The saltwater crocodile is an active predator. The main food of crocodiles are insects, amphibians, fish, and birds. Adults attack large animals: turtles, monkeys, wild boars, deer, etc. Meetings with other wild animals often occur at a watering hole, where the crocodile is looking for a victim. When hunting, the crocodile behaves quite cunningly. First, it tracks its prey while completely in the water. Only the nostrils, eyes and part of the back are visible on the surface. When the victim is nearby, the crocodile suddenly rushes, grabs it and drags it to the bottom. Crocodiles are also cannibals, but they rarely attack on land. Only when the person himself loses his vigilance. If a crocodile attacks a person, then the rest can only watch as the predator drags its victim to the bottom. There is nothing that can be done in this situation.
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Taipan is a genus of very poisonous snakes of the asp family. Large Australian snakes, whose bite is considered the most dangerous among modern snakes of the wild animal world, before the development of an antidote to it, died from a taipan bite in more than 90% of cases. According to various estimates, it is the third most poisonous snake in the world and the largest poisonous snake in Australia, up to 3.3 meters long. Due to its aggressive nature, large size and speed, the taipan is considered the most dangerous of all venomous snakes on the planet. It lives on the coast of Northern and Northeastern Australia and in the southeast of New Guinea. Leads a predominantly diurnal lifestyle. It feeds on frogs and small mammals, including mice and rats.
Poisonous teeth up to 13 mm in length. The taipan's venom glands contain up to 400 milligrams of poison, which it injects through its 12 mm teeth. Taipan venom primarily blocks muscle contractions, which causes paralysis of the respiratory muscles and disrupts blood clotting. The taipan is very aggressive and fast: when it sees danger, it raises its head, shaking it, then strikes the enemy several times in a row with lightning speed. A taipan bite can lead to death in 4-12 hours, while a person bitten by other most poisonous snakes lives for about a day. In Queensland, where taipans are most common, every second person bitten dies.
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So we have come to the first place in our ranking of the most dangerous animals in the world, on which sits the king of beasts - the African lion. This animal is a representative of a species of predatory mammals, one of four representatives of the panther genus, belonging to the subfamily of big cats within the cat family. It is the second largest living cat after the tiger. Previously lived throughout Africa, now only in sub-Saharan Africa and a small population in the Indian state of Gujarat. Who would have thought that the most terrible and dangerous animals in the world are big cats.
The appearance of a lion is very characteristic. This is one of the few predators with pronounced sexual dimorphism. Males are not only much larger than females, but have a mane, which in some subspecies reaches great development and covers the shoulders, part of the back and chest. The lion is the heaviest after the tiger; the weight of adult lions can reach 250 kilograms for males and 182 for females. Lions have powerful legs, strong jaws, and fangs are 8 cm long, so these predators are capable of killing quite large animals. The lion's body length reaches 250 centimeters in males and 175 in females. The height at the shoulders is about 123 centimeters for males and 107 for females.
Unlike other cats, they do not live alone, but in special family groups - prides. Lions hunt in coordinated groups and stalk their chosen prey. However, they are less resilient than, for example, hyenas, which means lions can only run quickly over short distances and must be close to their prey during an attack. Lions sneak up on a herd of ungulates until the distance is reduced to 30 meters or less.
In most cases, several lionesses surround him from different sides. As soon as the herd is surrounded, they pounce on the nearest animal. Then comes a fast and powerful attack. Predators try to catch their prey with a quick jump. An encounter with such wild animals usually ends in death. An animal pursued by lions usually dies from strangulation or suffocation. Small animals can be killed by a blow from a paw. Females do the bulk of the hunting. Males, as a rule, do not participate in it, except in cases where the victim is a large animal - for example, a giraffe or buffalo. In nature, lions live from ten to fourteen years; in captivity they can live longer than twenty years.
A person is not as strong as he thinks about himself. There are many animals in nature that can harm people, both physically and morally, and cause material damage. Animals can simply injure, maim and even kill a person. Who from the world of wild nature should a person be especially wary of?
Bees can be very dangerous. Having stung, the bee leaves its sting and a small bag of poison under the victim’s skin. Wild bees attack in a swarm. It is almost impossible to escape from them, because the alarmed bees chase the victim, constantly stinging it. As a result, from a large amount of poison entering the body, a person dies from exogenous intoxication. Allergic reactions to bee stings (Quincke's edema) are quite common, which in severe cases can lead to death from suffocation.
Victims scorpios And spiders become thousands of people a year. If scorpions can boast of only one deadly poisonous fellow ( Androctomus australis), then there are a lot of spiders that pose a danger to humans. For example, one gram of venom from the Brazilian soldier spider ( Phoneutria nigriventer) is enough to kill ten grown men.
Snakes- one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. They are responsible for more than 50 thousand human deaths a year. Among the snakes, the most dangerous are the sand ephas ( Echis carinatus), King Cobra ( Ophiophagus hannah) and Asian cobra ( Naja naja). If the last two snakes are not aggressive, then the sand epha often attacks people itself.
Animals don't have to be poisonous to be dangerous. This statement is proven by small toothy fish - piranha. Aggressive fish with very sharp teeth and an incredible appetite attack any living creature in the water. One has only to remember the case when piranhas ate alive 300 people trying to escape from a wrecked ship, their danger becomes undeniable.
Lions And tigers pose a threat to humans. Cases of attacks by wild cats are few, but these predators are perfectly adapted to kill animals much larger than humans, so people should be careful with them and remember that, sensing the physical or moral weakness of a person, wild cats may attack.
Man is always attracted by the unknown and mysterious. Wildlife and the animal world are interesting, but also incredibly dangerous. Predators are always on the alert, they are ready to start a fight with any living creature on Earth.
Snakes and insects, seemingly harmless, are sometimes very bloodthirsty, but the inhabitants of the sea are not always friendly either.
Wild nature lives by its own laws. According to them, the one who is stronger survives. And a person does not always emerge victorious from fights. So which animals are best not to meet? Below are the most dangerous animals on the planet. To check whether this is really not worth it, it is better to read and accept.
Poisonous frogs
This is a cocoi frog, at least that's what the Indians call it. It is very small - its length is only 2-3 centimeters. However, individuals are the most dangerous animals in the world. They live in South and Central America, as well as Madagascar. 
It is very difficult for South American Indians to catch this frog. And each one is worth its weight in gold. It turns out that the value of these animals is that when exposed to high temperatures (the Indians cook them over a fire), the frogs secrete a strong poison. It instantly affects all living things and is much more dangerous than the tetrodotoxin of puffer fish, potassium cyanide and the venom of the Central Asian cobra. However, there is one consolation: the poisonous frog produces toxins gradually and slowly.
Hippopotamus
Don’t be surprised, but these cute-looking creatures pose a remarkable danger to humans. Hippos seem to be slow, but in the water they can give even Olympic swimming champions a run for their money. In this video you can see a hippopotamus chasing a motorboat.Hippopotamus chasing a motorboat
In 2014, a hippopotamus in Nigeria capsized a boat carrying schoolchildren, killing 12 children.
Hippos are especially dangerous when their small children are nearby. Anyone who disturbs the peace of the family will be dragged to the bottom and trampled by the adults.
But sometimes hippos are no strangers to mercy. One naturalist witnessed a battle between a crocodile and an antelope. The mammal almost gave up when a hippopotamus ran up to them, drove the crocodile away, and sat with the antelope for another half hour, scaring off the vultures.
African buffalo or Kaffir buffalo
This is the thunderstorm of Savannah and the mightiest of the wild bulls. Indian and African buffalos are extremely dangerous animals. He is not afraid of animals or people. The male reaches a height of up to 2 meters at the withers, and his weight can exceed 900 kilograms. Moreover, he has menacingly scary horns. 
They bend upward or diverge widely to the sides, while forming a gentle arc. The horns can reach 195 centimeters. The buffalo senses strangers on its territory and is able to attack first.
Buffaloes who protect their calves are extremely dangerous. The buffalo grabs its prey with its horns and throws it onto its back. The enemy has almost no chance of leaving the battle alive. Especially if a herd of angry bulls is running towards him.
Polar bear
It is in the zoo that the bears appear “white and fluffy.” But when a bear runs towards a tourist in Svalbard, the person doesn’t have a chance. The animal immediately catches up, attacks and kills. The polar bear population in the Arctic began to be protected almost half a century ago. 
Since then, the number has fully recovered and, moreover, has become above acceptable limits. The beast has become the rightful owner wherever it lives. But on his own territory, he does not feel fear and behaves quite aggressively with strangers.
In addition, the polar bear often appears near human settlements. But if you accidentally get between a mother bear and her cub, you definitely won’t escape alive. They are agile and fast and swim well in cold water. The beast has acute hearing, vision and smell, and it also has enormous strength. One blow from a powerful paw is enough to lose your head.
Bear rod
Brown bears are serious predators, no less dangerous than their brothers from the North Pole. Meeting them does not bode well. The danger increases if there is a predator in front of you that could not go into hibernation or woke up at the wrong time. A hungry and angry connecting rod bear almost always attacks, even its own brothers. 
The only chance to escape alive after such a meeting is to shoot the bear. There is no way to escape from him. Despite the fact that bears seem clumsy, they easily pick up speeds of up to 40-60 km per hour. The connecting rod perceives a running person as prey that needs to be caught up.
African and Indian elephant
The elephant is an intelligent animal with a good memory. The fairytale image of a kind, wise and sweet giant is far from reality. These animals are responsible for killing at least 500 people a year. The elephant is the largest on earth, and therefore, it is the most dangerous animal in the world. It is better not to enter his territory, otherwise the meeting may end in tears. 
The beast has a huge body mass and can easily trample a person. By the way, elephants are very fast. In a critical situation, they can run at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour. The so-called wandering elephant, that is, expelled from the herd during the mating season, is especially dangerous. He can rush at anything that moves.
The crocodile is a first-class hunter. An animal hiding in the water can be confused with a log. After all, camouflage is the main strength of a predator. He can just lie there and wait for his prey. And when she appears, she will instantly jump out, attack, drag her into the water, drown her and dismember her.
Crocodiles are considered the most dangerous animals in Australia and some African countries. In the north of Australia, for example, about one hundred thousand reptiles live. And all of them are under state protection.
Moreover, in recent years, Australian crocodiles have eaten more than one victim. The largest representative of crocodiles is the saltwater or combed one. Males can reach 7 meters. The reptile is also found off the coast of Australia and is deadly to humans.
African lion
A hungry lion is very dangerous. In the wild, the kings of the beasts eat mainly zebras and wildebeest for lunch and dinner. 
If the hunt has been unsuccessful for some time, then hungry animals can attack humans. In one sitting, an adult lion can eat up to 30 kilograms of meat. According to statistics, these animals kill about 250 people every year.
Lions are the highest cat race
White shark
The white shark is also listed as the most dangerous animal. An incredible feeling of hunger in these animals can occur due to blood in the water. Then he will definitely use all his 3 thousand sharp teeth. 
The white shark lives in warm waters in absolutely all oceans, and also in the Japanese and Mediterranean seas. All individuals are quite large, they grow up to 7-8 meters, but there are also absolute giants - up to 12 meters in length. It is the white shark that is considered the most ferocious, strong and dangerous of all sharks.
All about white sharks
Light color helps individuals in hunting. They go unnoticed against the backdrop of underwater rocks. Sharks eat mainly seals and whales, but they do not disdain divers who have swam far away. Often a predator mistakes a person for a seal. But when he feels a bone on his teeth, he lets the victim go. True, this does not help a person much. White sharks are responsible for between 30 and 100 human deaths. These creatures took out a variety of objects: coins, documents, remains of people and turtles.
Monkey
Suddenly, a monkey appears on the list of the most dangerous animals. In some tropical countries, individuals have settled near city dumps and look for food there. 
They often attack people, children and even adults, take away food, and also steal food supplies from peasants and empty their refrigerators. Aggressive large apes such as gorillas can be deadly to humans in certain circumstances.
Poisonous jellyfish
Australian jellyfish Chironex fleckeri are especially dangerous. They are known as sea wasps. Such individuals reach the size of a salad bowl and have up to 60 tentacles, each of which is four meters long. 
They, as a rule, do not attack people first and bite only when disturbed. There are about 10 species of poisonous snakes in Russia. And the most dangerous of them are the Central Asian cobras, efas and vipers.
Mosquitoes
Well, the most dangerous creature, oddly enough, is the mosquito. The reason is that it carries malaria. 
Small pests kill up to three million people a year. Almost all cases occur in areas of Africa. And almost all victims of these dangerous insects are children under the age of 5 years. The editors of the site would like to note that in Russia mosquitoes do not carry malaria.
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In the list of the greatest killers of the human race on the planet, the timid child hiding in the soul of every adult includes creatures with strong fangs and claws, impressive muscles and body size. Lions, white sharks, crocodiles, bears and wolves... probably most of you, guests of the Swagor blog, consider these creatures the most monstrous - but figurines! Faceless statistics will help you recognize the twenty most dangerous creatures on Earth. Go!
20th place. The heroine of the film epic "Jaws" is a white shark - and all her smaller brothers from the shark family. In the oceans, seas, lakes and rivers (I was not mistaken, freshwater sharks exist) of our planet, about 7-10 people die every year from shark teeth. Without a doubt, humanity is protected from sharks by its land-based lifestyle. And, contrary to yellow media announcements, these predatory fish do not show any special food interest in people.
19th place. Leopards, they are also leopards, they are also panthers. A greatly enlarged version of the domestic Barsik in ordinary life is not interested in human prey, preferring monkeys and antelopes. But if the leopard receives a non-fatal, but crippling injury - for example, suffers from porcupine quills - then the spotted cat has few options for food. According to the Indian authorities, such maimed leopards kill more than 10-15 people every year - easy prey in the minds of big cats.
18th place. The brain refuses to perceive horses as an instrument of human death. How many cartoons, how many movies about kind, hard-working and loyal horses have been crammed into our heads by the television zombie slayer! Although a person diligently finds a reason to “accept death from his horse” and close his eyes forever - at least 20 “cow boys” die under the hooves of enraged stallions with twisted balls (how do you think this happens?) at a rodeo in the southern states of the USA. (cowboys).
17th place. It is occupied by representatives of the animal world that have firmly entered human life - cows. The durable, horned cow skull is a powerful butting weapon that some members of the cow family use very successfully, sending 20 farmers to their forefathers every year in the United States alone. Still consider a cow to be five hundred kilograms of harmless goulash?
16th place. Ant colonies are distributed across all continents of the Earth, they are able to migrate using human transport and postal services. Representatives of two subfamilies of ants - Myrmeciinae and Ponerinae - are deadly poisonous, and the stings of fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) contain poison that causes a severe allergic reaction. Fortunately, poisonous ants inhabit areas near the equator and have a negative attitude towards the Russian winter. One way or another, every year over 30 people die from poisonous ant bites.
15th place. Hard-working bees are doing their part to thin out the human population. Bee venom - apitoxin - is not inherently lethal, but causes a severe allergic reaction. If a bee stings the oral mucosa, swelling occurs and, as a result, asphyxia - it is impossible to breathe, because the throat is blocked by swelling. However, bees attack only when they are sure that a person wants to harm them - do not bother with bees in vain, otherwise you will be among the 53 “lucky” people who die every year from bee venom.
14th place. The maned king of beasts - the African lion - occupies this line. Finally the usual scary beast, isn't it? Considering the limited habitat - African savannas and enclosures of various zoos with circuses, the lion has little opportunity to eat human flesh. And yet at least 70 people end up on the menu of the king of beasts every year.
13th place. It is rightfully occupied by the descendants of Mowgli’s main opponent, the tiger Shere Khan. Huge tabby cats, ideally hidden in the jungle thickets and Far Eastern taiga, are not particularly picky in their choice of hunting object, especially in the winter months. Tigers kill hundreds of unwary people year after year, surpassing lions in the ability to attack from an ambush and excellent camouflage in wooded areas.
12th place. Deer live here - yes, those same ones, equipped with antlers and the charming eyes of Disney's Bambi. Does your imagination picture a deer with its head bowed low, piercing a man with its antlers? Everything is much more prosaic. A night highway, restless glare of headlights on the asphalt and suddenly a quick shadow from the side of the road, a sharp blow to the bumper, an eighty-kilogram carcass on takeoff breaks through the windshield like a ram and flies into the cabin through the driver’s fragile body. This kind of encounter with a deer is fatal for 120 people every year.
11th place. Anyone who intends to swim to their heart's content in the warm sea needs to worry about two things - the ability to swim and the absence of nearby... Who do you think - sharks? Never mind, the most dangerous creatures in sea water are jellyfish! Considering that jellyfish do not have the opportunity to pursue nimble prey - fish - they have, in the process of evolution, developed powerful weapons for passive hunting, called stinging cells.
Any object that finds itself in the deployment zone of jellyfish tentacles immediately receives a lethal charge of poison and... that's it. The deadliest jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri, lives in the northern waters of Australia. Collectively, the jellyfish family kills more than 150 people every year.
10th place. The family's cute pet, the tailed and devoted dog, suddenly becomes a generator of horror and a creator of chaos in a single family. Or on a street platform. Or in the park. Or God knows where else. Being poorly trained by their owners, dogs become biting and deadly weapons - about 190 people lose their lives with the direct participation of various Rex, Mars and Bobikov. The last sensation of the victims is the fangs of the recognized “friend of man” closing on the throat.
9th place. By associating the African buffalo with a domesticated cow (let me remind you, cows are also in this top) tourists throw all caution aside and... personally experience the hospitality of strong buffalo horns. One and a half tons of muscles and bones rush towards the target of attack with the inexorability of an electric train - only “bang” and “kirdyk”. Male buffaloes attack without hesitation if they see a person as a danger to the herd. On average, buffalo kill 200 people from the human population every year.
8th place. The eared-proboscis animal seems to be slow in the zoo enclosure, but becomes very fast (running at a speed of 35 km/h) in the African savannah or in the Indian jungle. In attacks aimed at protecting the herd, five-ton elephants do not use tusks and trunks - they knock the object of attack to the ground and trample it until it is completely flattened. There are 500 elephants a year.
7th place. Representatives of this family have successfully survived several million years of the reign of dinosaurs and are no less successful in hunting people carelessly walking near bodies of water inhabited by them. Crocodiles will ambush any idiot who comes into their sight. By the way, the toothy “suitcases” and “handbags” (a fashionista’s dream!) run great, making a sprint for about thirty meters after their prey. Between 1,500 and 2,500 people satisfy their crocodile appetite every year.
6th place. Thick-skinned and thick-assed river horses, peacefully grazing in African reservoirs, suddenly jump out of there and, opening their drop-dead hefty mouth wide, pierce the troublemaker with two long fangs. Hippos, also known as hippopotamuses, lead African mammals in their ability to reduce the human population - 3,000 people a year. It is dangerous to underestimate the power of thick-assed and thick-skinned people...
5th place. Among all the diversity of insects, only one family has earned a place in the zodiac list - scorpions. And not for nothing - people traditionally fear scorpion venom no less than snake venom. To all November Scorpios - you are known to be feared and respected! But back to the topic - only 25 scorpion species are deadly poisonous, however, their small numbers do not prevent them from sending 5,000 people to a “better world” at the end of any year. It is easy to recognize a deadly poisonous scorpion - its tail with a sting is much larger than its grasping claws.
4th place. They fear us more than we fear them. And they kill solely for the sake of self-defense. Snakes, damn self-propelled laces with their signature and well-known poisonous teeth, silent and hissing - sssssss... Scary? The 50,000 “lucky” people who met a poisonous snake on their life path this year will never be afraid again.
2nd place. Well, get up, look in the mirror and be disappointed - you belong to the dominant species of the animal world on Earth, but you did not get first place in the top of creatures dangerous to humans! Bummer? However, people always have a chance to become leaders in destroying their own kind (should we be happy about this?). While you are reading this material, somewhere and right now a person is killing another person - maybe it’s a robber or a redneck alcoholic, or a soldier in the active army, or another James Bond with a license to kill. Or... it doesn’t matter, the main thing is that homo is kind of like sapiens (which is very doubtful). Be proud if you want - 475,000 people of any gender and age are erased from life and remain only in someone's memories thanks to their fellow biological species.
TOP 20 best killers of the human race is a nightmare no matter how you look at it. However, dear readers, most of the creatures on the list are not a threat to you - they live in the equatorial tropics. Be careful only with cows and dogs, as well as with the “masters of life” - people. Live happily ever after!
← Stone Age Gadgets 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 venomous mammals in the world. 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 of the world's big cats, including tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards and cheetahs, can threaten human life if not handled correctly. You should be aware that only a small percentage of big cats kept in captivity live in accredited zoos.
Cassowary
The cassowary is similar to a colorful ostrich and can be found in the rainforests of 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 all large species of 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
As one can judge from its appearance and name, 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. Armed with powerful jaws, sharp claws, and a thick hide, the wolverine can take down prey as large as elk and even steal food from bears and wolves.
Cuttlefish Pfeffer
Don't even try to pet this cuttlefish. Pleasant 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
The leopard seal is high on the food chain at home in Antarctica, and is exactly the kind of marine predator you don't 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 cute, pink or orange spotted lizard is one of the few venomous lizards in the world. 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 if aggressive or encountered in the wild, an elephant can turn out to 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 than that, chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas are powerful animals that can tear apart a person in case of danger.
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