Nature is endlessly mysterious. Sometimes the most terrifying animals in the world turn out to be quite harmless. However, don't push your luck. Carefully examine the object's nature—more often than not, appearance is a warning sign of danger!
Komodo dragon
Adult dragons of this breed weigh up to 70 kg, sometimes more. A human nearby risks death after a bite (99% of cases are fatal), and a child under 10 is simply doomed to death or serious injury. The monster can detect the scent of blood from 5 km away.
Brazilian wandering spider
It attacks anything moving, approaching, or within its reach. The monster's first goal is to inject a deadly venom. The outcome of a bite is cardiac arrest (85–89%) and damage to the lymphatic system.
Long-horned sabertooth
The fangs of this bioluminescent deep-sea fish make its jaws a true "killing machine." Surprisingly, this fish is quite lightweight (an adult weighs no more than 125 g). But it is still a predator.
Black mamba
Uncompromising and swift. One bite from this most fearsome animal in the world causes respiratory arrest and paralysis. Its venom is highly toxic. Native to Africa.
Goblin shark
The beak-like protrusion at the end of its snout and long, retractable jaws make this predator a terror of the ocean. An adult monster can weigh around 200 kg or more and measure 3.5–4 m in length.
Horseshoe bat
They're no more dangerous than any other breed of bat. And they're much more sensitive to sound. Their appearance, however, is unfortunate: their face resembles a twisted ear.
Wolverine
This one of the most fearsome animals in the world resembles a large badger, a bear, or something in between. Long claws on powerful paws are a threat to anyone who encroaches on the territory of this aggressive, agile, and resilient animal.
Giant hornet
Native to Asia, it delivers highly toxic venom to its prey, injecting it through a stinger nearly 6 mm long. Several dozen people die from this insect's bites each year.
Palm thief
This one of the most feared animals in the world is found on islands in the Indian and Pacific (western) oceans. Its powerful crushing jaws pose a threat not only to tough coconut skins. These crayfish can also attack small animals.
Witch fish
The slimy hagfish (another name for it) lacks jaws. But it has found a way to hunt successfully: it uses a caustic mucus to bore a hole in its prey's skin, burrows inside, and eats away the flesh.
A strange, let alone frightening, appearance isn't an indicator. When encountering an unfamiliar animal, be prepared for anything: an attack is just as likely as a friendly response.
