The Most Dangerous Animals on the Planet

Animals come in lots of different shapes and sizes, but there’s one universal rule in the animal kingdom that everybody knows; you’re either the hunter or the prey.

But what makes these animals the most dangerous on the planet? Is it their claws, their fangs or poisonous venom that could paralyze you in seconds? Check out these ferocious beasts to find out.

Scorpion

The venom contained within a scorpion’s stinger is deadly to their prey but only a few members of their species have poison strong enough to be deadly to humans.

Scorpions would rather attack their prey directly and use their venom to paralyze them if they can’t kill them with their pincers. But they’re so tiny and insidious that you might want to watch your step.

Owl

Owls are considered wise creatures, but they’re also hunters who use anything at their disposal to get their prey.

And although they’re farsighted, their nighttime vision allows them to easily capture small insects, mice, birds and fish as they fly silently and use their talons to crush their victims.

Cougar

Cougars are solo hunters who love to strike at their prey when they least expect it. Their favorite meal of choice are deer, but attacking a human isn’t out of the question.

And don’t even think about playing dead in the hopes that they’ll go away because they’ll seize advantage of the opportunity and eat you for lunch.

Komodo Dragon

Whatever you do, don’t mess with the Komodo Dragon. It’s the largest living lizard and has the potential of growing up to ten feet long. And they don’t care what species you are.

They’ll attack animals in the air, land and sea with their sharp jaws, talons and swift movements.