Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

10 Most Dangerous Animals in the World That Kill the Most Humans

As for wild animals, what determines their danger level might not necessarily be size.Animals are blessed with weapons by nature that in some circumstances turned into a serious threat for human life.these animals have killer instincts that are really scary, and while many will not kill humans unless they are provoked, some others will kill humans just for the mere fun of it.There are many scenarios that even most innocent looking animal is the most deadly animal and even most dangerous one will not hurt you.


Dangerous Animals in the World


1. Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes make number one on the list of deadliest animal in world. The pesky bugs that suck blood and transmit viruses from person to person are responsible for the most animal-related deaths.It is thought that around the world, between 2 and 3 million people die of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes each year.It can spread diseases, most notably malaria. It can also spread elephantiasis, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.The most dangerous kind of this species is dengue which is considered to be hazardous for people because large number of people died every year by this dengue fever.


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2. Snakes

Snake bites kill more than 100,000 people a year as of 2015. Though not all snakes are dangerous, many of them are. More than 450 species are venomous, and 250 are capable of killing a person. Most venomous bites occur in Africa, Asia, and North America.The asian cobra kills the most due to an aggressive nature and lack of fear towards people. Among the most venomous snakes on earth is the inland taipan, native to Australia. Its poison is so intense that it can kill in less than a half hour.


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3. Sharks

Research shows that sharks explore objects with their mouths and will normally “test bite” something to see what it is. Many attacks on humans are thought to simply be these test bites.In the majority of cases, after the initial bite, the shark will retreat, though unfortunately, that first bite can often kill a person.While sharks are among nature's most feared predators they are not one of the most dangerous, at least for humans.About 100 of deaths caused by white sharks are reported every year.


Sharks

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4. Lion

A full-grown male lion is about 6 inches taller than a tiger and weighs anywhere from 330 to 550 lbs averaging 400.This dangerous animal has attacked people on farms and in cars at African Safaris; it has attacked trainers in circuses, zookeepers, and people keeping lions as pets.These caused over 250 deaths per year.


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5. Black Mamba

Black Mamba is especially deadly due to its speed. Found in the savannas and rocky areas of southern and eastern Africa, the species, which can grow up to 14 feet long. The snake is capable of striking at a significant range and can deliver a series of bites in rapid succession. The venom of this snake is composed of potent neurotoxins which spread quickly through the bloodstream.


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6. Tsetse flies

It is a small fleck of insect that measures between 8 to 17 mm, or may have the same size as the average house fly so it is generally found in 36 sub Saharan countries.It carries African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, a parasitic disease which causes fevers, headaches, and joint pain.As small as they may seem, tsetse fly kills around 300,000 people every year. They cause a dreaded disease called African sleeping sickness. A tsetse fly is a large sucking insect that attacks when a person is sleeping.


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7. Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus is the third largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl.Hippos are usually found in Africa and are responsible for more human fatalities on the continent than any other large animal.

8. Saltwater Crocodiles

These ferocious killers can grow up to 23 feet in length and weigh more than a ton, and are known to kill hundreds each year, with crocodiles as a whole responsible for more human fatalities annually than sharks.The saltwater and Nile crocodiles are the most dangerous.Saltwater Crocodile has been known to eat everything from water buffalo to sharks.


Saltwater Crocodiles
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9. Cone Snail

These are mostly found in the temperate waters near and around the equator.A cone snail is highly poisonous and could cost a person their life if they were to come across one while swimming in the ocean.cone snails often live on the ocean floor away from humans. The snail isn’t all bad, though; these days, researchers are using cone snail venom and its components to create painkillers and other pharmaceutical drugs.


10. Cape buffalos

They have unpredictable nature and are highly dangerous for human being.The Cape buffalo, found in Africa and belong to the African bovine family of buffalos, is sometimes called “black death,” being one of the most dangerous animals on land.This species kills over 200 people a year. Its danger comes from its unpredictability. Unlike the Asian buffalo, this bovine has never been domesticated.


Cape buffalos
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015

MOST BEAUTIFUL CAT PICTURES

Animals are the beautiful creation of the world.There are many kinds of beautiful animals but the importance of cat in our daily life is too much.Cat is a beautiful animal of the world. Did you know that cats are the most popular pet in the United States of America with over 88 million pet cats?
Exclusive Collection of Funny and Cute Cat Pictures.



      What color is my tongue? I.... can't... see... it.... If I were a cat

What color is my tongue? I.... can't... see... it.... If I were a cat




                               
                                                                      Sushi…?

Sushi…?


                                 


                                                                    Commander

Commander





                                                            Sweater Antagonist

 Sweater Antagonist



                                                                Excessive Love

Excessive Love




                                                          Tiny Shopping Cart

Tiny Shopping Cart



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Wednesday, 5 August 2015

The Pretoria Zoo (National Zoological Gardens of South Africa)

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (also informally known as The Pretoria Zoo) is an 85-hectare (210-acre) zoo located in Pretoria, South Africa.The National Zoological Gardens has well over 3 000 individual animals representing over 500 different species and the collection includes mammals, fish, birds, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles.National Zoological Gardens of South Africa or the pretoria zoo is the national zoo of South Africa. Half of the zoo is situated on relatively flat ground while the other half is situated on slopes of a hill.The two areas are separated by the Apies River flowing through the zoo. Two bridges provide access over the river. A cable car links the top of the hill with a point close to the entrance at the bottom.There are two restaurants located within the zoo and a picnic area on the banks of the Apies River. A crafts market is located outside the zoo entrance. The Pretoria zoo attracts large number of visitors from around the globe. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa known as the Pretoria Zoo is a must see tourist destination in South Africa.


Photos from National Zoological Gardens of South Africa.
Photos from National Zoological Gardens of South Africa.
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Apies River flowing through the zoo
Apies River flowing through the zoo
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                                              African Savannah exhibit
African Savannah exhibit
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                                                                  Inside the aviary
Inside the aviary
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Monday, 3 August 2015

Blue Whale, The Biggest Animal in The World

The blue whale  is a marine mammal belonging to the baleen whales. At 30 metres (98 ft) in length and 180 tonnes (200 short tons) or more in weight, it is the largest extant animal and is the heaviest known to have existed.It may have reached lengths of up to 31 meters (100 feet)--roughly the length of a basketball court.They feed on small shrimp-like crustaceans. The whales consume up to eight tons of these animals a day during their feeding period.Blue whales have been found in every ocean of the world.Blue whales diet consists mainly of krill, a tiny shrimp that lives in tremendously large schools in almost every ocean of the world. Krill is probably one of the most plentiful food species anywhere on earth.The largest blue whale ever recorded was 110 feet (33.6 m) long and weighed nearly 200 tons (180,000 kg).

Blue Whale, The Biggest Animal in The World



The heart of a blue whale is the size of a car and their blood vessels are so large you could swim through them.

The heart of a blue whale is the size of a car and their blood vessels are so large you could swim through them.

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Sunday, 27 July 2014

List of Top Five Fastest Land Animals

Here is a list of top five fastest animals around the world with pictures. Some of these fly through the air and others run on land.


1- Cheetah: (104.4 km/hr):

The fastest animal in the world is the cheetah, a member of the cat family (Felidae) that lives in the African savanna. When it is chasing its meal there is a lot more motivation to run faster. It has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. They are an endangered species, having disappeared from huge area, it is extremely important that we do something to protect this species.

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2- Free-tailed Bat: (96.6 km/hr):

 After Cheetah the free-tailed bat is second most fastest animal in the world. Their long narrow wings enable them to fly very fast. They are one of the most found mammals of America. They are mostly habitat to Mexico and Texas. They are aerial insectivores.

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3- Pronghorn: (88.5 km/hr):

The third most fastest animal is Pronghorn. It is also known as American Antelope. It is able to run over long distances than Cheetah can do. Pronghorn limbs are specially designed for running, giving them enhanced speed and endurance. They have unusual horns and live on grasslands.

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4- Springbok: (88 km/hr):

They are habitat to southern Africa. Unlike Pronghorn they are poor long distance runners.  It reaches speeds up to 88 km/hr and can leap 13 feet in the air. They are known for their incredibly fast stiff legged jumps.

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5- Wildebeest: (80.5 km/hr):

The wildebeest, an antelope, exists as two species: the blue wildebeest and the black wildebeest. Both species are fast runners. They are herbivorous and possess very sharp Horns.

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