Sometimes funny and cute animals are just that—they just seem that way. Here are the top 20 most dangerous animals in the world, photos of which you should definitely remember and avoid approaching.
White shark
These predators won't eat humans because of their excessive bony structure. They'll simply taste them and move on.
Black mamba
Africans have nicknamed this fastest and most dangerous snake on the planet "the Black Death." Without antivenom, death from its bite can occur within 45 minutes.
African buffalo
Humans have never been able to domesticate these powerful animals. They are extremely aggressive and can easily trample others when attacking.
Poison dart frog
The venom of these dangerous creatures is found directly on their skin and is capable of killing up to twenty thousand mice and stopping the heart of a large animal.
Polar bear
This predator fears absolutely nothing. It's only interested in a potential food source that can satisfy its constant hunger.
Box jellyfish
Despite the mesmerizing appearance of the jellyfish, its stings can be fatal.
Lion
Lions generally don't target humans as prey. However, there have been instances of the predator tearing people to pieces.
Boomslang
The danger of this snake lies in the peculiarities of its venom, which stops human blood from clotting.
Fugu
The poison of this fish causes paralysis of the diaphragm and complete cessation of breathing.
Hyena
Cowardly during the day, at night hyenas are capable of hunting humans, considering them a “tasty morsel.”
Komodo dragon
Smart and cruel predators, not averse to even digging up fresh graves in search of food, not to mention attacks not only on animals, but also on humans.
Tsetse fly
The dangerous carrier of sleeping sickness causes the death of about a quarter of a million people every year.
Leopard
A leopard wounded by a person will not flee like other animals. Instead, it will lie low and attack, leaping from a tree.
Horned viper
A bite from this snake prevents blood from clotting. Due to the lack of antivenom in its habitat, such cases are often fatal.
Brazilian wandering spider
The most venomous spider on the planet. Can crawl into houses and cars.
Blue-ringed octopus
The most venomous of its relatives, it can easily attack humans if it's afraid of being disturbed.
Hippopotamus
Cute to look at, this powerful animal can break a person in half with one bite.
Saltwater crocodile
The most dangerous reptile, which drags its victim underwater and bites it there.
African elephant
These animals remember grievances and are capable of trampling even a rhinoceros, not to mention a fragile human.
Mosquito
Despite their diminutive size, these creatures cause the death of about three million people annually as carriers of malaria.
Large and small, strong and not so strong—these creatures are capable of not only harming human health but also causing death. That's why it's important to exercise extreme caution and always remember safety precautions when traveling.
