10 Most Dangerous Predators in the World

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Dangerous predators have appeared on the face of this planet since the first organism developed. Predation is of utmost importance for the ecological system to maintain its balance. Predators use their unique skills for hunting. If we compile a list of the most deadly predators humans would certainly top the list. They have overpowered and hunted the most vicious and largest animals. Humans have even brought many species on the brink of their extinction.

Here is a list of the 10 most dangerous predators in the world:

1. Mosquito

A mosquito may seem to a mere common insect but it is one of the deadliest. Generally female of this species feed on animal or human blood. This helps the female mosquito to acquire proteins essential for the eggs. When the mosquito bites us they are likely to transmit fatal diseases to us such as yellow fever, dengue, malaria, etc.

The best way to protect from these life threatening diseases is to use mosquito repellents, window screens, and avoiding skin exposure in mosquito infected area.

Deaths per year: 2 million deaths are caused by mosquitoes per year

Location: They are found everywhere

Predators: The natural predators of mosquitoes are dragonfly nymph, mosquito fish, piranha, salmon, trout, etc.

2. Black Mamba

Black Mamba’s name itself is enough to instil fear in the heart of people. Mamba is one of the most poisonous snakes in the world. Even 10 mg of Black Mamba’s venom is enough to stop the heart of any man. It is not just the venom that makes it dangerous but also its aggressive nature. When it attacks it strikes again and again inserting almost 100mg of venom in its prey or attacker. The venom contains potent neurotoxins which can result in death with half an hour or in a few...

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...poison affects the heart, nervous system and the skin. Sometimes victims don’t even manage to reach the shore in time. If you try to disengage yourself from the tentacles it only worsens the attack. The wise thing to do is to avoid box jelly fish locations.

Deaths per year: Box jellyfish are accounted for 20-40 deaths per annum.

Locations: These species are found in tropical waters of Indo-Pacific and sub-tropical oceans of Atlantic and east Pacific.

Predators: Sea turtles, butterfish, batfish and crabs are among some of the predators of box jelly fish.

You may have noticed that most of these dangerous predators attack humans only when provoked. These attacks have been on the rise due to the encroachment of humans on their habitat. These animals are only using their natural defence mechanism. So let’s do all we can to give them their space. Live and let live!

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