10 most dangerous predators
Hunting skills, jaws, sharp claws and deadly 'deadly' venom have turned these animals into high-class predators. Their position in this countdown sequence promises to bring you pleasant surprises.
The scary "killers" in the animal world
10. Turantula Spider
The turantula spider is one of the most terrifying animals on the planet, it is not only the giant spider, but also a sneaky and skilled predator so that no small animal will be caught in its sights. chance of survival. Turantula's hunting strategy is patient. They are waiting for someone to cross the road unhappily and grab it without warning. Because of their size, the body is longer than 12cm with stride longer than 70cm, Turantulas can quickly crush prey and crush them under giant giants. Finally, they bathed the victim's body in digestion and sipped this 'delicious' liquid.
9. Mamba Snake
Africa's most feared animal must be the black snake Mamba, this giant snake snake that is present throughout the southeastern continent. Its name comes from the black skin inside the mouth, the part that only comes out before it attacks. These snakes are often passive but can be extremely aggressive when threatened. They tend to attack the victim multiple times, secreting a mixture of neurotoxins and toxins that cause cardiotoxin disorders. The probability of death after Mamba 's snake bite is . 100%. However, this number has decreased thanks to the use of antitoxin throughout the continent.
8. Piranha fish
Of all fish species, Piranha may be the most infamous. Looking sharp teeth and two healthy jaws are enough to cause chills. Piranha is known as a fierce predator, living throughout South American freshwater . They ate early in the morning or dusk, hiding in the water and waiting for small prey to pass. After that, without warning, they attacked and devoured their prey with unparalleled cruelty in the freshwater community. In some cases, they will hunt in flocks to get larger prey, including horses, rodents and even humans.
7. Gray wolf
Most of the world's top predators are completely lonely people, relying heavily on their bravery to defeat their prey. But with gray wolves , the success of the hunt depends on the cooperation of the fellow. Characteristic attack of the wolf is the pursuit of many children in the herd that the prey must flee. A single prey is not only easier to take down but also safer than the prey in the stance. The male leader will lead the hunt while its females follow closely behind. Once the prey slips to the ground, the whole herd will surround and finish it.
6. Komodo Dragon
The largest of all vampire species , Komodo dragons are a powerful reptile with a weight of about 136kg and a length of over 3m. This animal ranked sixth in the level of danger thanks to its speed, strength, and tenacity to knock its prey twice its size. It also has a poisoning blow, any survivors of the Komodo dragon attack will soon die from the wound. Komodo mainly hunts by ambush but they also run fast and swim well. Moreover, its extraordinary hunting ability is also associated with its ability to consume, in one meal it can eat a weight of food equal to half of its body weight.
5. Crocodile
Nothing intimidated by a predator always hiding in the water, disguised and in the environment, silently observing the prey to plan to kill it. Ranked 5th in the countdown list is crocodile , a sneaky and extremely brutal predator. With powerful jaws and sharp long teeth, alligators hunt many different species. Some species, like the Nile crocodile, can knock down very large prey like zebras or buffalo. Its offensive characteristic is to wait in the water where the animal comes to drink water and then drag the unfortunate animal into the water to start biting when it comes to the meat for the meal.
4. Killer whales
Like its name, killer whales are fatal predators, combined with remarkable skills and unparalleled physical strength. Assassin whales have some clever techniques in their hunting weapons, which gives them one of the most diverse diets compared to ocean predators. For example, they like to fling seals and penguins from floating ice sheets and catch them when they fall into the water. They also went to the beach to catch the bridge on the shore. As a highly social animal, killer whales tend to live in groups of about ten children to hunt together. They can even hunt white sharks !
3. North American Bear
The North American bear, also known as brown bear, must be the scariest animal in North America. This mighty predator can stand about 2m high and weigh over 360kg. Its strong arms and hands can kill a person after just one tap, the strong jaw also allows it to cup everything it wants, including large mammals. American bears run fast and swim well. Facing this species in the wild will be a painful experience, the best reaction is to stand still and absolutely should not run away. The speed of this species can reach more than 65km / h and your run may cause it to chase.
2. Lions
Dubbed the lord of the rainforest , the lion hunts even the biggest prey like buffalo and wildebeest. The almost absolute success of these predators is due to the combination of skills. Lions live in swarms and all members go hunting together. The young lions soon learned hunting skills thanks to the fighting game together, this game also determines their proper role in the hunt. The success rate of the lion hunt is only 1/5 but the hunting abilities are emphasized when we consider their prey - both large animals and capable of fighting fiercely. .
1. White shark
Any animal unfortunately caught in the sight of a white shark does not seem to have a chance to survive. White sharks occupy the top spot in the list of countdowns due to its predominant predatory ability. With elongated bodies and healthy teeth, white sharks are powerful: fast swimmers and agile ocean athletes can bounce off the water to overtake their prey. White sharks also have many sharp serrated rows, each of which is replaced immediately after being lost. In fact, a shark can have more than 50,000 teeth throughout its life. White sharks often start the attack with a fatal blow, then wait for the victim to weaken from the wound before enjoying it - this helps him to enjoy the meal safely.
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