Aggressiveness is often associated with animals. And sometimes it is also considered as their natural trait. But there are some wild creatures that stand apart and are feared the most for their vigorous behaviour. This is the most probable reason why these animals are considered most harmful. Here are the top ten most aggressive animals.
AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS
1. BLACK MAMBA
Black Mamba living in the sub-Saharan desert in Africa was considered the most dangerous snake in the world. The poisonous snake is brownish in colour, but the inside of its mouth is black. Just two drops of its poison are life-threatening and can kill a person. These snakes can grow as long as 14 feet in length and survive for 11 years. Its harmful venom is composed of a neurotoxin, cardiotoxin and other powerful toxins. Black Mamba is considered the fastest land snake in the world, travelling up to 12 miles per hour. They turn excessively aggressive when they feel threatened. Its venom is neuro-toxic and travels at a really high speed into the nervous system.
2. TASMANIAN DEVIL
The largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, Tasmanian Devil is one of the most aggressive animals in the world.The adult Devil is of the size of a small dog and the newborn is as small as a raisin. They have the strongest bite of any living mammal. One of the toughest animals in the world turns most aggressive while mating as they have to fight with other males in the clan and only the one who wins the battle can have the female for him. Tasmanian devils are carnivores and are often found feeding on dead and rotten animals.
3. CAPE BUFFALO
The 6 feet tall Cape buffalo is also known as the Death Buffalo. Their extremely aggressive and powerful behaviour has earned them the name. They run at the speed of 57 km/hr. It is also the only member of buffalo tribe that occurs naturally in Africa. They feed on grass and need a lot of water. One of the fierce animals in the world, Cape Buffaloes are known for their attack and defence technique. The circle back on their pursuers and counter-attack. Their massive body, huge head and powerful horns are strong and deadly.
4. CASSOWARY
The cassowary is the one the largest bird still alive. Not only that, it even holds the Guinness World Record for world’s most dangerous bird. There are three extant species of this bird. These shy birds run at a speed up to 50 km/h. They can jump up to a height of 1 meter and the 12 cm deadly claws can tear the prey into two pieces. The most feared thing of this flightless bird is its kick. The southern cassowary is the third tallest and the second heaviest living bird.
5. WILD BOAR
Wild Boars or wild swine have deadly tusks and are known as one of the widest ranging mammals in the world. They live in the wild and are omnivores in nature. Their major need is carbohydrates. Though Wild boars rarely attack humans, their attack can be very dangerous. The boar’s attack with their jaws and foam comes out of their mouth. They often hit their head and attack with their tusk.
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