List of dangerous animals in different countries. What is the most dangerous animal
We will talk about animals that can harm a person by any means, techniques, means - whether it be weight and aggression, claws, poisons, teeth, stings, swallowing alive, strangulation. Today we will talk about the most dangerous animals in the world.
By the way - animals - these are insects, and birds, and snakes, and fish. Therefore, we will consider all living beings, ALL - in the literal sense. By the end of the article it will become clearer what it is about. But in general, the most dangerous animals are not tigers, bears, scorpions, sharks, but ... creatures are much smaller and at first glance much more harmless, but let's talk about everything in order.
Elephant
It is believed that African elephant larger, more aggressive than the Indian, not trainable. These are cunning, smart and cautious creatures, despite their size - they know how to move silently, there were cases when elephants caught hunters by surprise, sneaking up from behind unnoticed.
There are cases when elephants in India trampled people for no reason, destroyed their homes. Elephants that have broken away from the pack are especially dangerous (especially in mating season), and if something happened to baby elephants, aggressive, angry animals - they can kill a person in an instant. An elephant can run quite fast - about 40, sometimes 70 km per hour.
Every year, elephants kill several hundred people - about 600.
“This animal is so large that one of its awkward movements is enough to cause mortal harm to another animal or person. For example, in some countries, elephants have learned to steal rice-based beer. As a result, drunken animals trample from ten to hundreds of people every year.
Yes, besides aggressiveness, elephants are smart:“Elephants are among the four most intelligent animals, which also includes a monkey, a dog and a dolphin. Elephants have excellent memories. The man who treated him badly, the elephant remembers all his life. At a meeting, he may even try to take revenge. He remembers places where he felt bad, and tries not to appear there again.
a lion
The lion is considered the king of animals, there are legends about his nobility, strength, by the way, but the lion is primarily a predator, and he can easily attack people and even kill them. It is only in zoos that lions and cubs are cute, if they are released, they will kill many people, it is not uncommon for lions to harm or kill zookeepers and trainers.
“A lion can kill a person very easily and very quickly. But, as a rule, lions do not prey on people. However, there are tragic exceptions. So, for example, the famous man-eating lions from Tsavo, who killed more than a hundred people who were building a railway in the depths African continent. And only nine months later these animals were killed.
In Zambia (in 1991) a lion killed nine people. It is known about a whole pride of lions that lived in the area of Lake Tanganyika and killed and ate from 1500 to 2000 people in three generations, so lions are considered one of the most dangerous animals in the world.
“A hungry lion is very dangerous. IN wild nature lions for lunch and dinner absorb mainly zebras and wildebeest. The Majestic King of the Beasts Well, if the hunt was unsuccessful for some time, then the starving animals can attack a person. In one sitting, an adult can eat up to 30 kilograms of meat. The lion kills about 250 people every year."
Centuries-old practice shows: a wounded lion or old lion almost always becomes a cannibal; he cannot hunt for his usual prey, and the person becomes an easy and almost unprotected bait. Many lions turn to cannibalism (especially females) under the threat of starvation due to a series of unsuccessful hunts. However, some, having tasted human blood, hunt people even with an abundance of large game.
Approximately 1,200 people are killed annually by these huge cats - cannibals. And in total, at least 100,000 maned “kings of animals” live today in various regions of the world.
Rhinoceros
“Another very dangerous African animal. The problem is in low vision rhinoceros: he attacks any moving target, without even making out if it is dangerous for him. You won't be able to run away from a rhinoceros: it is able to move at a speed of more than 40 km/h.”
“The rhinoceros has a simple tactic: if anything that moves gets in its way, it topples it with the full weight of its two-ton carcass and stomps it into mince with its tumbo-shaped feet. A large animal rhinoceros (for example, African black) ruthlessly rips open with its long and sharp horn.
Rhinoceroses are almost blind - they distinguish only general outlines and movements no further than seven meters from themselves. However, these colossi have a very refined hearing and sense of smell. Individual specimens of white rhinos (also dangerous to humans) weigh three and a half tons and have 4 or even more meters from the tip of the tail to the nostrils!
The rhinoceros kills several dozen people a year.
African bull (African buffalo)
"This is a massive horned creature that lives in African savannas, when attacking, it uses its own horns.
Every year, up to five thousand people die because of the African buffalo. So, it is believed that more hunters died from these large bulls than from lions.
It weighs about 700 kg, 3-4 meters long, 1.8 m tall. The attacks of a whole herd are especially dangerous, then the victim has no chance of surviving.
Crocodile
At least 2,000 people die each year from crocodile teeth. These creatures live in Africa and off the coast of Australia. Often lurking in water bodies under the guise of logs, they attack sharply and unexpectedly.
Behemoth, or hippopotamus.
“This massive animal is one of the most dangerous in Africa. The hippopotamus is very aggressive towards people, it often attacks a person, and does it for no apparent reason.
His sluggishness is very deceptive: an angry hippopotamus is very fast and can easily catch up with a person. Especially dangerous is the attack of a hippopotamus in the water: they easily overturn boats and chase people.
“In the zoo, these clumsy and fat animals at first glance seem very funny and funny when they open their mouths in order to
so that the guests of the zoo treated them with all sorts of goodies. However, in nature, these animals are far from harmless, as they can develop tremendous speed (especially in water).
For example, during mating games these fat men turn into real wild beliefs that are able to kill anyone who interferes with them. Features that make the hippopotamus considered a very dangerous animal:
- the fangs of the animal are very dangerous, the length of which can reach half a meter;
- hippos are not afraid to attack passing by small boats, and therefore they can even turn them over;
“A female hippo, while protecting her cub, can reach speeds of up to 35 kilometers per hour.”
Every year, hippos kill 3,000 people every year. This is one of the most dangerous animals, more dangerous than a crocodile.
Wolves
“For example, in Britain, wolves are the main characters fairy tales. However, they are real and kill people all over the world. Wolves are especially dangerous when young are near them, when they are hunting and when their females are pregnant.
The world population of wolves has at least 100,000 individuals. Every year they kill about 400 people.
In the Indian state of Ita Pradesh in 2002, a pack of 10 wolves killed 42 local residents most of which were women and children. Only when a group of hunters tracked down and killed the leader of the pack, the rest left for another area. If you were attacked by a wolf, try to apply the technique of experienced hunters: stick your hand as deep as possible into the wolf's mouth. Of course, the risk is extremely high, but you can either suffocate the aggressor, or the following will happen: the blood flowing down the arm, falling into the windpipe of the beast, will cause it to choke. In this manner, Zayd managed to escape death.”
White and brown bears
"Wild polar bear- This is a powerful and voracious predator, reaching a length of 2.5 meters and a weight of 800 kg. Although there are such specimens that reach a length of 3 meters and weigh 1600 kg. It feeds on any kind of animal that inhabits the place where it lives: fish, seals, walruses, the remains of dead whales and seals. It will not cause him any special problems to catch up with a person. And therefore it is better not to catch the eye of this predator, otherwise there will be practically no chance of salvation.
Thanks to developed vision, hearing and smelling, he is able to see or smell a person 100 meters away from him. And since he is always hungry, he will not mind eating fresh meat and will definitely attack. Statistics say that about 15-17 people die from polar bears every year in the polar countries.”
The white bear runs fast, and in captivity is not at all cute and plush, it catches up with a person and kills without a chance for life.
victims brown bears, including in Russia, often become people who have entered the territory of the beast, behaving incorrectly or aggressively.
Several dozen people become victims of bears every year.
Monkeys (baboons)
There is no exact data on the victims of these rabid monkeys, but it is reliably known that at least one hundred cases of cruel attacks of these animals on humans are recorded annually, several with a fatal outcome.
“Monkeys often attack children and even adults, taking food from them, robbing them, taking things they like. If a lot of them attack at once, then it is difficult for them to somehow resist. They also raid agricultural plots for food and devastate them. Among the monkeys, the most aggressive species are baboons. They are quite large, reaching a weight of 25 kg. Baboons are not afraid of many predators, with the exception of leopards and lions.
However, there are such brave souls who are ready to enter the battle with the leopard and most often win it. Baboons have an insidious, vicious, unbridled and quick-tempered character. Sensing danger, they become enraged and attack the enemy. An enraged baboon can tear a predator or a person apart. Therefore, if you meet a baboon, it is better not to extend your hand to him, counting on a handshake, because it is difficult to understand what will be in his head at that moment and you can count on anything. It's better not to risk it."
Shark and killer whale
Despite the formidable stereotypes about the cruelty of sharks and their aggressiveness towards people, officially no more than 20 people become victims of sharks every year.
The killer whale, although the most ferocious oceanic predator (there are versions that it is the largest and most ferocious in general), usually does not rush at people. Officially, for a couple of decades, only a few cases of killer whale attacks on humans have been recorded.
By the way, from tick bites, only in Russia, it dies 5 times every year. more people.
Scorpion
Scorpio is the most dangerous spider Every year about 5,000 people die from its bites.
“Scorpions of the genus Androctonus are considered very dangerous animals, which every year carry away several human lives. The name of this scorpion comes from a large tail, on which there is a powerful sting for injecting poison into the victim.
One of the reasons this scorpion is considered dangerous is its proximity to human habitation. Unfortunately, these representatives often hide in the crevices of stone or brick walls. If you are a fan of studying scorpions, then you can find it in many Asian countries and North Africa, including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, India, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
poisonous frogs
“These poisonous creatures are mainly found in South and Central America, as well as on the island of Madagascar. These deadly animals are distinguished by the fact that they have poisonous glands on their backs that produce deadly toxins.
For example, a poisonous substance golden frog, which lives on the island of Madagascar, can kill 10 people. The most poisonous frog is considered the terrible leaf climber. So, just one gram of the poison of this extremely dangerous creature could result in several thousand deaths.”
There is no data on the number of victims.
poisonous jellyfish
“The box jellyfish has won the honorary title of “the most poisonous creature in the ocean.” Not exactly a jellyfish, she possesses a series of long tentacles that can reach up to three meters long, adorned with microscopic stingers that can cause unbearable pain or quick death in an unfortunate victim.
It is believed that the poison of this animal is enough to kill 60 people. And although not many people have fallen victim to untimely death from box jellyfish tentacles, contact with this poisonous representative can cause death even before you reach the shore.
The venom of box jellyfish is considered the most deadly in the world, but, fortunately, a meeting with this human creature is infrequent. About 100 people die from the poison of box jellyfish per year.
The number of jellyfish is constantly increasing, experts attribute this to global warming.
Dangerous fish. piranhas
“The razor-sharp teeth of these bloodthirsty fish kill more than 300 people every year. Aggressive piranhas attack any living creature that accidentally enters their abode.
Ticks
“From tick bites, more precisely from infection with various diseases carried by ticks, not a large number of people die. According to statistics (approximate) from CHF, Encephalitis, Q fever, etc. in Russia, about 50-100 people die per year. The data is not mine.
snakes
According to official reports - from the bites of the most poisonous snakes (taipans, cruel snakes, efas, cobras) 50 thousand people per year die.
Mosquitoes, mosquitoes
According to official statistics Every year, mosquitoes infect about 700 million people with various ailments, causing 2 to 3 million deaths per year.
From Wikipedia: " Different kinds mosquitoes are evaluated in transmission various types diseases in more than 700 million people a year, in Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico, Russia and most of Asia, with millions deaths“At least two million people die every year from these diseases, and the incidence rate is many times higher than officially registered.”
As the Wikipedia data says, it turns out that even our Russian mosquitoes are not as harmless as we thought. Do you believe it? I have not yet heard of cases of someone contracting, for example, malaria from a Siberian mosquito.
In the wilderness, among the swampy areas, perhaps the existence of huge mosquitoes that can cause some kind of disease is possible. But by and large - the bites of local mosquitoes cause a maximum swelling at the site of the bite, but not dengue fever. However, statistics are stubborn things ...
There are versions that all evil spirits ( Poisonous snakes, scorpions, poisonous frogs, etc.) came after the fall. And this was arranged by a person, that is, a person is to blame for this, an abstract one, of course, which means that everyone has a little.
Important points: the aggression of dangerous animals is often provoked by the person himself, and not only by momentary behavior.
Elephants in search of food, as people cut down forests, go to settlements, go hungry or in the mating season. Forests are cut down because there is not enough space for everyone due to the growth of cities and for the need for wood materials.
Bears go in search of food to settlements, as people also massively destroy the flora and territory of bears, which is why they starve and become maladjusted.
Global warming, which occurs mainly due to the destruction of human natural reserves, makes many animals, including dangerous ones, inadequate and they more actively rush at people.
The national geographer's film "The Ruthlessness of the Wild" shows the harsh, cruel laws of nature itself: the hungry and the strong eat those who are weaker in this moment. Hippopotamuses, killing several thousand people a year, are very gentle towards their cubs and they themselves often need to defend themselves from cruel predators, and a newly born buffalo (buffaloes kill about 2 thousand people a year), losing balance, hurries after its mother, and rhinos get stuck in the swamp... And another predator invades this territory - man. To photograph dying animals, to catch dying species for a trophy, is extremely rare in order to help.
Let's compare the statistics - who is more often killed by animals of people or people of animals. Rhinos for example:“In 2013, more than 1,004 rhinos were killed by hunters, which is more than in 2012, when 668 rhinos were killed. These data were officially published…”, while rhinos kill people a year several tens of times less.
The black rhinoceros is officially declared extinct.
Sharks:“It is estimated that the chance of a person being attacked by a shark (for those who go to the beaches) is 1 in 11.5 million, and the chance of dying from such an attack is 1 in 264.1 million. The average annual number of drownings in the United States is 3306 people, and deaths from sharks - 1. For comparison, people kill 100 million sharks every year.
As a result, everyone is avenged for their larger counterparts by the smallest creatures at first glance - mosquitoes ...
Bottom line: the most dangerous animal is, of course, man.
In one of the New York zoos there is a cage with the inscription "The most dangerous animal in the world." When a visitor timidly looked in there - he found himself, he saw his reflection in the back wall of the cage, which was mirrored ...
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We are mostly surrounded by cute cats and dogs, which are considered not dangerous animals.
But there are other kinds of creatures on Earth whose dangers can fascinate us.
This list of the Top 10 Deadly Animals is best viewed from a distance, or at least the aggressive part of the species.
The study of dozens of criteria made it possible to compile this list.
Mortal danger to humans:
- The likelihood of an attack upon meeting;
- Probability of surviving an attack;
- The probability of an attack;
- Number of deaths per attack;
- Probability of aggression towards a person, etc.
10. Elephant. Hardest Killer:
The title of king of the jungle is mistakenly owned by a lion, because African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, which is not afraid of predators and this species has zero natural natural enemies.
Despite their enormous weight, elephants can develop a speed of about 11 meters per second, about 40 km per hour, and smell a person who is more than one kilometer away.
Although elephants are known to be friendly animals, in some cases they can be very unpredictable and very dangerous.
If the elephant is angry, it is very difficult to control the situation. At such moments, everything that comes in his way is trampled by his giant feet.
9. Shark. The most ideal killing machine in nature:
Shark has zero enemies except for others, more big sharks. They are the perfect killing machines on this earth. The biggest Tiger shark not considered dangerous to humans, she prefers small fish and plankton. The most dangerous and killer of people is the Great White Shark, although its bloodthirstiness towards humans is exaggerated.
To make up for poor eyesight, nature has rewarded shark ability to feel blood electric field and energy. So within 100 meters she hears the electrical energy of the heartbeat. A shark can smell blood from several kilometers away.
About 3000 officially registered shark attacks from 570 deaths. World statistics say that less than 15 people a year die from shark attacks, usually it is a simple interest in a person floundering in the water and when bitten, she can spit it out, since this is not the high-fat food that she needs.
8. Leo. The most lover of cannibalism:
Although tigers are larger and heavier than lions, the latter are considered more dangerous to humans and besides, lions single cats, who hunt as a team, allowing them to hunt down and attack an animal stronger than themselves.
And although for predators a person is not interesting, known facts, when lions became cannibals.
It is documented that from 1990 to 2004, with 825 attacks on a person, 563 died.
According to unofficial data, only in Tanzania, 70 people die every year. Famous sad cases when in 1898 in Kenya cannibal lions killed and ate 28 (according to other sources 135) workers railway. How many ordinary residents of African villages suffered from these lions is unknown.
7. Hippo. The most dangerous killer in Africa:
hippos big, strong and very dangerous animals on this earth. They have strong jaws and cliques. Notable cases when they easily ate a crocodile in half.
hippopotamus or hippopotamus is one of the most dangerous in Africa. He kills more people than any predator. attack a person they are ways, both on land and in water,
they can even capsize a boat or a kayak with people and try to kill them, especially if this is a female with small offspring swimming nearby.
About 900 cases of hippo attack or aggression are recorded per year.
6. Buffalo. Most unpredictable:
Buffalo today is the most dangerous game on the planet. They almost always move in a herd. It is extremely aggressive and unpredictable animal. They often attack unnecessarily.
Because of its danger and the threat that the buffalo poses to humans, these animals in Africa are called " Black Death» Every year, buffaloes kill 200 people.
5. Crocodile. Oldest Assassin:
Australian saltwater crocodile is the most large reptile. This is the most ancient predator with whom you can meet. They live in salt water, which is why they are called saltwater crocodiles.
This scary predators with the strongest bite. They use their bite to hold on to their prey while it drowns. It is said that about 2,000 people a year suffer from their attack.
4. Taipan. The deadliest poisonous creature on earth:
3. Medusa. The deadliest poisonous creature in the sea:
2. Mosquito. Leader in the number of its victims:
1 person. The most dangerous creature
There are so many dangerous animals in the world. According to estimates of the number of people they kill each year, snakes are at the top of the list, mainly due to their aggressive behavior and toxic poisons. Also quite dangerous are small animals, which are very difficult to notice before the irreparable happens. Every person should know and recognize these ferocious animals. If you live in an area that does not contain any of these predators, consider yourself lucky. But if you travel often, always try to find out more information about the dangers that may lie in wait for you. So you can avoid many unpleasant situations. In addition to those animals that are included in this list, there are still a huge number of animals that pose a danger to human life: scorpions, jellyfish, tigers, polar bears, elks, buffaloes, stingrays ...
Brown bears: deaths: 5-10 per year
Inhabits conifers and mixed forests Eurasia and western regions North America. IN North America known as the "grizzly". The largest individuals live in the north Far East and Northwest America. Giants up to 2.3 m long and weighing 700 kg are often found here. When the bears are hungry (usually around the end of winter), it is better to be away from their habitats. But, if you are relaxing in the forest, then never keep food next to you: in your tent or car. Bears can easily knock down your tent or car doors and wreak havoc.
White shark: fatalities: 10-25 per year
Carcharodon is the common name for the white shark. Its range covers tropical and subtropical belt World Ocean. The body length reaches 6.4 m, weight - up to 3.2 tons. There is information about specimens up to 8 m, but they are not confirmed by any significant evidence. It feeds on various marine animals, mainly fish, but often attacks birds and mammals, and does not disdain carrion. But the main prey, probably for her, are sharks of other species. Mostly stays alone. It is found both in the open ocean and near the coast. This is what makes the white shark very dangerous. She seems to share the World Ocean with another, also very famous predator- killer whale. If this dolphin reigns in cold and temperate waters, then the warm waters of the ocean belong to the Carcharodon. The largest and most aggressive of predatory sharks, and the most dangerous to humans. In many languages, it is referred to as the "man-eating shark." While sharks don't kill as many people as the other animals on this list, they still take pride of place on the list. dangerous predators ocean. Dangerous accidents happen in the United States; more rare in Florida, California, Texas, and Hawaii.
Dart frogs and leaf climbers: dead: 100+ per year
About 60 species of these brightly colored and very dangerous tailless amphibians live in humid tropical forests South America. Their very name speaks of an arboreal way of life. The body length of animals is 18-25 mm. The secret of special skin glands contains one of the most strong poisons animal origin. In the clutch there are from one to 40 eggs, which are deposited on land (stones, puff sinuses). The caviar is more often observed by a man who regularly visits the clutch and moistens it.
When the tadpoles appear, the male carries them on his back to the pond, where they complete their development. Indians still catch leaf climbers and wood climbers to collect their poison. There are such toxic species that the poison of one individual is enough to process the tips of fifty arrows. Even lightly wounded animals are quickly killed by such an arrow. And people often become their prey when, through their curiosity or carelessness, they touch them.
African lion: dead: 200+ per year
These large predators inhabit the savannas, although they are also found in forests. In ancient times, lions were found throughout Africa, with the exception of deserts and rainforest, in the Middle East, in Iran, in the south of Europe, in the north and northwest of India. As a result of hunting and the reduction of natural habitat, today the range of lions has narrowed significantly. Today, representatives of the species are found in Central Africa and small regions of India. These felines are kept by related groups - prides, consisting of females, their offspring and one (rarely several) adult males. Lions are one of the strongest and fastest animals for their size. Although most lions are not cannibals, sometimes old males, who can no longer hunt well, attack people.
hippo: deaths: 300+ per year
Inhabitant of the rivers and lakes of Africa, south of the Sahara desert. The length of his body reaches 4.5 m, weight exceeds 3 tons. Hippos keep in herds, which include females and young animals. In such a herd, there is usually one adult male. He protects the coastal strip from the encroachment of other males. It feeds on coastal vegetation. At night time runs graze for distances up to several kilometers. It has an amazing ability to eat and assimilate the coarsest dried grass, which other animals refuse. Although hippos may look cute and friendly, they are certainly among the very dangerous. Easily frightened and extremely aggressive, hippopotamuses will not hesitate to attack a person, especially if there are babies nearby whom they guard. Hippos pose the greatest threat to those living on the African continent.
African Elephant: fatalities: 500+ per year
Master tropical Africa, south of the Sahara Desert. The height of the male is up to 4 m, weight - up to 7 tons. The record length of the tusks is up to 3.5 m, and their weight is up to 100 kg. It is the largest land animal. Because of the trunk, it can be considered the most versatile herbivore. Females with cubs live in herds, males keep aloof. The elephant gives birth to one baby, which weighs close to 100 kg and has been under the care of adults for almost ten years. The females usually stay in their home herd and the young males are kicked out. During a drought, deep holes are dug in which water collects. So they, by chance, help many other animals escape from thirst. Paths are made in the thickets, making the area passable for smaller animals. They feed on branches, leaves of trees and bushes. They have a habit of eating the fruits of a special type of tree, the flesh of which begins to ferment. Then drunken and aggressive elephants appear. He can easily crush anyone who gets in his way, which is why an angry elephant is one of the most dangerous of all animals on the planet. Many of the deaths are caused by young males, which are wilder and more aggressive, especially in India and Sri Lanka during the night.
Crocodiles: dead: 4000+ per year
Crocodiles are one of the reptiles. There are currently 23 species of crocodiles left on the planet. All of them are predators leading a semi-aquatic lifestyle. The prey is fish, turtles and those mammals that come too close to the water. When hunting, the crocodile dives, leaving only the nostrils and eyes on the surface. Having got close enough to the prey, the predator rushes at it with lightning speed and tightly closes its powerful jaws. He pulls the victim under the water and tears it, twisting sharply in different directions. Crocodiles are common in tropical regions, prefer fresh water. Some species tolerate salt water and live in the coastal part of the seas. The largest and most dangerous to humans are the combed crocodile, whose adult males can reach 7 m, as well as nile crocodile, which grows up to 5 m. They are very fast and versatile killers, they can catch and consume almost any prey. They can easily overcome a large animal, such as an antelope. These crocodiles are commonly found in southern Asia, Australia, and throughout Africa.
Venomous snakes: deaths: 50,000+ per year
Snakes are considered the deadliest animals on earth due to a large number people who die every year from snake bites. Here are some of the most dangerous representatives this family:
- Cobras are poisonous snakes that have a "hood" on the back of their heads. Cobras live in Africa and Asia. In front of the upper jaw, they have two fangs for injecting poison, which paralyzes and then kills the victim. King Cobra- the largest poisonous snake in the world: it reaches 5.5 m in length.
- Coral snakes are venomous snakes with red, black, yellow and white stripes on their bodies. This coloration warns other animals that the snake is dangerous. One of the representatives of this family is the continental taipan or fierce snake. The poison of this terrible snake is the most toxic in the whole world. Until an antidote was created, a lot of people died from the poison of this snake, 80-85% of which were children aged 4 to 6 years.
- Mambas are venomous snakes that live in Africa. They can move at a speed of about 20 km / h. The most dangerous view- black mamba, the poison of which can kill a person in 20 minutes. These reptiles are distinguished by a gray body and black mouth, while representatives of other species are green in color.
- Sea snakes spend their entire lives in the ocean. They live in warm tropical latitudes, prey on fish and eels. These snakes breathe air on the surface, and move by swimming with the help of flat tails. There are over 60 types sea snakes they are all poisonous. Many species have striped skin, a camouflage coloration that helps them hide when light changes on the surface of the water. Bright representative These snakes are the two-colored bonito, one of the most dangerous sea snakes for humans.
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Mosquitoes are considered the most dangerous animals in the world. This is due to the fact that they are carriers of viruses of serious diseases - for example, malaria.
Mosquitoes carry bartonellosis, leishmaniasis, mosquito fever, and various other human and animal diseases.
Mosquitoes: general information
Most mosquitoes are brown or yellow in color. The life span of the female of this insect is approximately 43 to 114 days depending on the temperature. environment and, but the males are much smaller - about 19 days.
IN natural environment mosquitoes live in caves, in tree hollows and animal burrows, and in settlements they most often live under floors or in basements.
Mosquitoes prefer warm and humid environments. In addition, they like to be near small warm stagnant bodies of water or even puddles, as they need water to reproduce. The female of this insect can lay 30 to 180 eggs every two to three days. After a week, the larvae turn into full-fledged mosquitoes.
The female mosquito is the most dangerous animal on the planet
Male mosquitoes are not particularly dangerous. They pollen and die immediately after mating. But the females that feed are really dangerous.
Mosquito Danger
It takes about 1-2 minutes for a female mosquito to feed, but if she is startled, she may interrupt her feeding process and fly to another object. Because of this, the likelihood of infecting a large number of people and, as a result, an increase in mortality from mosquito-borne viruses increases.
So, the most in the world, although it does not exceed 2 mm in size, can create a huge threat of epidemics of dangerous tropical diseases. Africa accounts for 85-90% of these cases. It should be noted that in Russia tropical diseases are not spread by mosquitoes, since the latter are immune to them.
But if you have returned from a vacation from a hot country and feel weak, faint, or experience a sharp increase in temperature, just in case, it is better to do a blood test for viruses.
Man is always attracted by the unknown and mysterious. Wildlife and the animal world are interesting, but also insanely 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 also not always friendly.
Wildlife lives by its own laws. According to them, the one who is stronger survives. And a person does not always come out of fights as a winner. So what kind of animals are better not to meet? The following 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
It's a cocoi frog, or 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 is worth its weight in gold. It turns out that the value of these animals is that under the influence high temperatures(Indians cook them on a fire) frogs secrete the strongest poison. It instantly affects all living things and is much more dangerous than fugu fish tetrodotoxin, potassium cyanide and Central Asian cobra venom. However, one consolation, toxins poison frog develops gradually and slowly.
hippo
Do not be surprised, but these cute-looking creatures pose a remarkable danger to humans. It seems that hippos are slow, but in the water they can even give odds Olympic champions for swimming. In this video, you can see a hippo chasing a motorboat.Hippo chasing a motorboat
In 2014, a hippo capsized a boat carrying schoolchildren in Nigeria, killing 12 children.
Hippos are especially dangerous when their small children are nearby. The one who disturbs the peace of the family, adults will be dragged to the bottom and trampled.
But sometimes behemoths are not alien 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 by the antelope for another half an hour, scaring away the vultures.
African buffalo or Kaffir buffalo
This is the storm of Savannah and the mightiest of wild bulls. Indian and african buffaloes is an extremely dangerous animal. Not afraid of animals or people. The male reaches a height at the withers of up to 2 meters, and its weight can exceed 900 kilograms. At the same time, he has menacingly scary horns. 
They bend up or diverge widely to the sides, while forming a gentle arc. Horns can reach 195 centimeters. The buffalo senses strangers on its territory and is able to attack first.
Extremely dangerous are the buffaloes who protect their calves. The buffalo catches its prey with its horns and throws it onto its back. The enemy has almost no chance to get out of the battle alive. Especially if a herd of angry bulls runs at him.
Polar bear
It is in the zoo that bears seem "white and fluffy." But when a bear runs at a tourist in Svalbard, the person has no 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 the permissible limits. The beast has become a full owner wherever it lives. And on its territory, he does not feel fear and behaves quite aggressively with outsiders.
In addition, the polar bear often appears near human settlements. But if you accidentally get between a bear and her child, then you definitely won’t leave alive. They are agile and fast, excellent swimmers. cold water. The beast has acute hearing, sight and smell, besides it has great strength. One blow with a powerful paw is enough to lose his head.
Bear rod
Brown bears are serious predators, no less dangerous than their brothers with North Pole. Meeting them does not bode well. The danger increases if you have a predator in front of you that could not go into hibernation or woke up at the wrong time. A hungry and angry rod bear almost always attacks, and even on his fellows. 
The only chance to get away alive after such an encounter is to shoot the bear. There is no way to run away from him. Despite the fact that the bears seem clumsy, they easily pick up speed up to 40-60 km per hour. The connecting rod perceives a fleeing person as a prey that needs to be caught up.
African and Indian elephant
The elephant is a smart animal with a good memory. The fabulous 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 get into his territory, otherwise the meeting may end badly. 
The beast has a huge body weight and can easily trample a person. By the way, elephants are very fast. In a critical situation, they can run at speeds up to 40 kilometers per hour. Especially dangerous is the so-called tramp elephant, that is, expelled from the herd during the mating season. He can lunge 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, disguise is the main hobby of a predator. He can just lie and wait for his prey. And when she appears, she instantly jumps out, attacks, drags into the water, drowns and dismembers.
Crocodiles are considered the most dangerous animals in Australia and some African countries. In the north of Australia, for example, there are about a hundred thousand reptiles. And all of them are under state protection.
At the same time, for last years Australian crocodiles have eaten more than one victim. The largest representative of crocodiles is sea or combed. 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 beasts eat mainly zebras and wildebeest for lunch and dinner. 
If the hunt was unsuccessful for some time, then starving animals can attack a person. In one sitting, an adult lion can eat up to 30 kilograms of meat. According to statistics, these animals kill about 250 people annually.
Lions are the highest feline race
White shark
In the most dangerous animals recorded and White shark. An incredible feeling of hunger in these animals may appear due to blood in the water. Then he will definitely use all his 3 thousand sharpest teeth. 
The white shark lives in warm waters in absolutely all oceans, and also in Japan 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 swum far away. Often a predator mistakes a person for a seal. But when he feels a bone on his teeth, he lets go of the victim. The truth is, it doesn't help much. On account of white sharks from 30 to 100 human deaths. these creatures got a variety of items: coins, documents, the remains of people and turtles.