8 Cute But Deadly Animals
Published in Entertainment at April 13th, 2017 at 11:45 AM
8 Cute but deadly animals, educated yourself on these top cute animals that can kill you.
Polar Bear
Okay this one again is an obvious one that should go without saying but, STAY AWAY FROM THESE CREATURES. Yes, they are absolutely adorable but no one is or ever should be dumb enough to get in close range with them. The beautiful polar bear has appeared in everything from cartoons, movies and television ads as they are portrayed as playing soft, fuzzy, gentle creatures, who are as noble in their allegiance with the human race. That and the fact that they love Coca-Cola product placement. Fairly standard stuff to be honest. While it must be said that the sight of a Polar bear sleeping on an iceberg with its paws clutched around it is truly cute, This is the exact same creature that is slapping the head clean off an unwary arctic explorer. The polar bear is the largest carnivore in North America, weighing as much as 1500 pounds, and standing up to 10 feet on its hind legs. It has been reported that around 20 to 90 people are attacked each year by the polar bear. With no natural enemy, a male polar bear has been said to have the strength to rip a 12-inch thick seal clean out of a 4-inch hole, as if it were peeling a banana for breakfast. Again we should not have to say this but stay as far away as possible. Just keep watching the coca cola ads if you want to see cute polar bears.
Platypus
It’s pretty safe to say that the platypus is without a doubt one of the strangest mammals on the face of the planet. With its strange appearance including features such as a thick fuzzy body, flat beaver-like tail, otter-like feet, duck-like bill, and cute beady little eyes that say, I could never hurt anyone, You can easily see why people would be perplexed by it. There are two very unique attributes of the platypus, the first, being its duckbill. Besides having the most obvious use of scooping food, it has built-in electro-receptivity, much like that of the Hammerhead shark, allowing it to find food buried within the silt. The other unique attribute, is a pair 15 mm long hollow spurs placed along the inside of their rear legs. Inside these spurs is where you will find a moderate toxin which can quickly infect someone or something that provokes them with a fleeing kick. The venom is deadly for small animals, and while not typically fatal for humans, it has been known to cause excruciating pain that can last for weeks, if not months.
Chimpanzee
Okay so this one might be a bit obvious considering all the reported chimpanzee attacks. The chimpanzee has long been thought of as somewhat of an ancestor to man. They are the only mammals on the earth, with such obvious similarities such as the fact they have opposable thumbs, brain function, and facial expressions very similar to us humans. With all these similarities, however, it shouldn’t be too surprising that they also have very similar tendencies towards violence as we do. Chimpanzees have been documented as having bloody feuds with each other, resulting over territorial or other differences. It’s been reported countless times that “trained” chimpanzee pets have been known to turn on their owner or friends, causing severe damage, such as mangled hands, Torn off limbs, shredded faces and broken bones. One drastic difference between a chimpanzee and a human is that chimpanzees have a much stronger skeletal muscle structure as the chimp has as much as 5-times the strength of a human, leaving little hope of defending ourselves should one decide to attack.
Dolphins
Okay so Dolphins have been compared to humans on a number of fronts. They are probably the most intelligent creatures on the planet as they can communicate with each other, have the ability to learn, do tricks, play jokes, and can almost use their fins as hands. What’s not to love? Hell they can even be quite friendly creatures if you were to encounter one up close. Dolphins however, are also known for their insatiable sexual yearning, and deep respect from others within the ocean. Now you’re probably asking yourself “What do you mean be Deep respect?” Well it has been shown on countless occasions that even the sea’s most dangerous predator, the great white shark is more than just a little intimidated by a dolphin. Why? they must know something that we don’t. Well it has been reported that Dolphins can be violent. Not only have they been known to kill and maim their own young, they also kill porpoises and play with their dead carcass for no apparent reason other than it's fun. Yeah that’s pretty dark, but that’s not all as Male dolphins in particular show aggression towards human males when there’s a female involved. Again, “Why?” Well it’s because Male dolphins see human males as Sexual Competition. Yep, all of a sudden dolphins don’t seem cute anymore do they?
Hippo
How can you hate these goofy looking creatures. They look so lovable in the way they’ve been portrayed in countless of children’s movies, stories, and cartoons. Well sorry kids but these creatures are stone cold killers. If you thought that say a grey wolf was territorial over its land, you haven’t seen how vicious a hippo can get over its mud pond. It has been reported that Hippos kill people every year who approach their territory, either knowing or unknowing. As if weighing in at 8,000 pounds wasn’t enough, they can chase a person down at speeds of up to 20 mph! Not scared yet? Well how about the fact they have Yeah i bet you wouldn’t like to get close enough to pet it now would you? Hippos are herbivores, so they don’t exactly eat people, but they will not hesitate to bite you in half if they feel the need to.
Elephant
The elephant is truly a wondrous creature. Known as one of the world's gentle giants, They are peaceful, kind, loving, and have even been reported to have shown true emotion as they’ve been known to tear up whenever a mate or child dies. With this said, there is not a single creature on this planet that is perfect as even the elephant have been known to be extremely dangerous creatures. The biggest and most obvious problem lies in their gigantic size and strength. It should come as no surprise that every animal, such as any dog having the capability to bite its owner or any cat having the ability to claw at an owner’s hand for scratching its belly. If an elephant gets grumpy however, one sweep of its foot, or joust of its tusk, is pretty much instant death for anyone who's in it’s way. It has been reported that a number of zoo trainers have died at the hands of these gentle giants. The reason for this is because they do not often take too well when in captivity, and it has been said that the increased levels of testosterone in males during mating season, can lead to overly aggressive and uncontrolled attacks for seemingly no reason.
Chipmunk
Who knew Alvin and the Chipmunks were disease carrying rodents? Well There is no doubt about it, these creatures are cute and cuddly. The chipmunk stands about six inches from nose to tail, and has been known to burst suddenly into a harmonious melody. Okay we're kidding obviously but you get the picture. While the most aggression you will probably see from these creatures, is trying to take food off of you, they can be considered dangerous in other ways. Yes they’re not particularly aggressive creatures but we're talking about the possibility of harboring disease. Siberian Chipmunks are said to be the worst for this as they have been reported to have habitats around many areas of the world, bringing with them diseases such as Lyme disease and rabies. While both are treatable, if the disease is undetected and left untreated which is something that can easily go under the radar, heart and neurological problems can ensue, followed by coma and death in really extreme cases. Bet you won’t watch the Chipmunks movie the same now knowing Jason Lee is probably infected with these diseases.
Swans
It’s safe to say that no matter whether you’re scared of them or love them, Swans are such beautiful and graceful creatures. Despite the name of this list, These creatures are very placid by nature, but they are also contenders for parents of the year as they would protect their young to the bitter end. This can be said for any bird as Many birds have an instinct to protect their young when approached by a predator, However other birds will eventually give up if the predator is too strong or dangerous to deter. This is why the swan is dangerous as the swan does not give up. They will keep going until either they are dead, or the pursuant is, whichever comes first. These creatures, which can grow up to 30 pounds in weight, are very aggressive when they have been provoked, and will bite and hit you without a moment's hesitation. Now if you’re on land, you’ll be able to just run from these swans if they were attacking you, However The real danger stands for those who are unable to swim. If a swan pushes you into nearby water, Swans will be quick to use the water to their advantage as swans have been known to fly over a perceived enemy, pushing them under the water until they drown. As we said. Parents of the Year.
