No matter how fluffy rabbits and singing birds touched people, in wildlife there are much more predators than helpless and safe animals. And this is worth remembering in those moments when you so want to leave away from civilization, take a walk in the Siberian forest or swim in a cool river. Indeed, even one chance encounter with the true owner of a primitive corner of nature can cost any person, if not life, then at least health.
So it is better to spend the long-awaited weekend in an inhabited city if you do not have experience of survival in the wild and successful escape from any of the most dangerous animals in Russia listed below.
10. Sea dragon
Sea Dragon - This is a predatory fish from the dragon family, whose body length reaches 40 cm. This marine predator loves to hunt small fish and can become a deadly threat even to humans.
On its fins and gill covers there are thorns with a very toxic substance. And if a sea dragon injures a person with them, then without proper and quick medical help the unfortunate person may even die. But at first he will be disturbed by severe pain, rapidly spreading throughout the body, high temperature and obvious signs of poisoning. So you should avoid shallow water in bays and bays, because it is there that this inconspicuous-looking predator loves to hunt small fish.
9. Marten
Fluffy, beautiful and from this no less dangerous forest animal - marten - Not for nothing is considered the fastest predator. He easily climbs any tree and easily overcomes a variety of obstacles in the pursuit of his prey.
And the marten runs great in the snow and swims very well, which makes it a universal enemy for small animals, birds and amphibians. And not only for them, because when protecting their own life, burrows or offspring from any threat, the marten can even attack a person and seriously injure him with sharp teeth and claws.
In addition, martens can become infected with rabies from a wolf or a fox, which overnight makes it an even more dangerous enemy for humans.
8. The fox
Fox - This is another fluffy predatory mammal that can easily be found in the forests of Russia. Particularly large representatives of the species easily reach 10 kg of weight and 90 cm in length, which allows them to hunt small herbivores and birds.
But foxes do not attack humans, but at the same time it is these animals, most often, that are carriers of an incurable disease - rabies. Therefore, the fox hunting season is open for almost a year, which does not allow red predators to get too close to human homes. After all, even one small bite of a fox can cost a person his life, especially if he does not seek timely medical help and vaccinations against rabies.
7. Elk
Moose - This is a herbivorous representative of the deer family, but, unlike its close relatives, the animal has a reputation as a real forest bully. His head is crowned with powerful horns, with which the moose can pierce any of his foe through.
Also, the animal very often uses its horns to teach lesson the cars that it may encounter on a forest road. In some countries, even routes running through forests are fenced to protect motorists and hikers from meeting with moose. And at the so-called “moose hunts” there are much more accidents than at sea with sharks, because the elk is a rather aggressive animal that uses not only its horns as its weapon, but also powerful legs with hooves.
6. Boar
Wild pig or boar - Another forest inhabitant of the animal world, which can be a huge danger to humans. And although this animal becomes aggressive only in cases of protection of cubs or injuries, travelers and hunters can become easy prey for this hundred-kilogram omnivore if they come too close to it.
By the way, running away from a boar is difficult, because the animal runs very fast and swims well, and its omnivorous culinary predilections make any creature in the forest, including the representative of the human race, too easy a prey. True, when the animal is well-fed and calm, then a person can avoid a sad fate if he behaves confidently.
5. Lynx
Feline mammal lynx - can reach the size of a large dog (up to 30 kg). But let no one be deceived by such a small weight, because the animal is very easy to get to any prey, quickly covers any distance between itself and the victim by jumping and kills it with claws and sharp teeth.
As for the degree of danger to humans, the lynx is absolutely not afraid of people, but does not attack them without good reason. But if the animal is injured, then it becomes aggressive and easily attacks a person, causing serious lacerations. Favorite treats of the lynx: small ungulates, small rodents, hares, foxes and even domestic dogs and cats.
4. Wolves
A couple of centuries ago wolves were very widespread in the forests of North America and Eurasia, but today they are almost on the verge of their extinction. These mammal predators from the canine family can reach 160 centimeters in length and 100 kg of weight, which is why they are considered one of the most dangerous human enemies in the forest.
Wolves prey mainly on ungulates (roe deer, elk, deer and wild boars) of various rodents and even domesticated animals (cows, horses, sheep and even dogs). And if wolves gather in packs, then they can attack a young bear and break it, but such cases are rare. Healthy and rabid wolves can also attack a person if they are very hungry and cannot find their natural prey.
3. Brown bear
Brown bear - This is a large land predator, which is distributed almost throughout the entire planet Earth. This animal can reach revolutionary large sizes (there are cases when the male had a body weight of 410 kg). Such sizes allow brown bears to become the full owner of any forest and hunt fish, rodents, insects, ungulates, baribal bears, tigers and wolves.
These animals are especially active in spring and summer, and closer to winter they begin to prepare for a long sleep. As for the degree of danger to humans, a brown bear can break the ridge of any creature with just the blow of its paw, despite its size and armament.
2. Viper
Viper - cold-blooded poisonous snake - most often found in high latitudes, mountains and forests of Asia and Europe. In its length, the viper can reach 90 cm and 180 g of weight. This reptile has a tan or brown coloration, although completely black snakes are too common in some areas.
The main delicacy for the viper is amphibians, rodents, lizards, bird eggs, insects, butterflies and earthworms. However, the snake can fight with a stronger opponent, because when it bites, it injects very strong poison into the victim’s body, which sometimes even leads to death. So, as a first medical aid to an injured person, a pressure dressing and heavy drinking are often used. But the exhaustion of poison from a wound is still considered the most dubious method of treatment.
1. Amur tiger
The first place in our rating of the top 10 most dangerous animals in Russia is Amur tiger, which is considered the northernmost subspecies of the tiger, which is listed in the Red Book due to a sharp decline in the population. This animal is characterized by thick coat and orange-white color. The Amur tiger has a thick layer of fat on its stomach, which protects it from low temperatures and an icy wind.
The animal is well oriented in space and sees in the dark much better than any person. The length of his body reaches almost 4 meters, and the mass is 250 kg, which automatically makes him the most dangerous rival for hunters and travelers. He very quickly develops speed during an attack and, with one precise blow, interrupts the large prey of the cervical vertebrae in order to immobilize or kill it. There are frequent cases when Amur tigers attacked people and even entered settlements.