Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The Amazon Rainforest


With an area of ​​2.12 million square kilometers, the Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. It is home to exceptional flora and fauna, with thousands of different animal species, not to mention millions of insects. But among all these animals (most of which are endangered) are some dangerous creatures, to say the least, that you would certainly not like to encounter on the bend of a path.


Summary

1. The giant anaconda

2. The poisonous frog

3. The black caiman

4. The jaguar

5. The electric eel

6. The piranha

7. The bull shark

8. The rifle bullet ant

9. The banana spider

10. The giant yellow-legged centipede


1. The giant anaconda

Also called the green anaconda, the giant anaconda is the largest snake in the world. And for good reason, it can measure up to 9 meters long and weigh more than 250 kg. It lives exclusively in South America, especially in the swamps, streams, and rivers of the Amazon rainforest. Non-poisonous, this snake kills its prey by constriction (by suffocating it) then swallows it entirely. Thus, it mainly feeds on deer, caimans, turtles, and even jaguars.





2. The poisonous frog

This brightly colored frog is considered one of the most dangerous animals in the world. The reason? A single dose of its venom secreted by its skin could kill 10 adult humans in a matter of minutes!



3. The black caiman

With a size that can go up to 6 meters in length, the black caiman has something to impress. He is even considered to be one of the tallest crocodiles in the world. With its powerful jaw, it grabs its prey and drowns it, then swallows it whole.



4. The jaguar

The jaguar is the most powerful bite feline in the world. Indeed, the latter is much more effective in killing prey than that of the tiger or even the lion. And although it looks like a leopard, the jaguar is taller and heavier.



5. The electric eel

The electric eel is not really an eel but rather a fish that looks like an eel. Whether to hunt or to defend itself, this animal has an unstoppable technique: to release electricity to paralyze its prey. Then all she has to do is wait until she drowns to devour her ...



6. The piranha

Known for its aggressiveness, the piranha is actually not as dangerous as it seems to humans. Indeed, even if he is able to kill small animals without any problem, humans are much too big to pray for him. However, he is still capable of inflicting deep wounds on them thanks to his sharp teeth and particularly powerful jaw.



7. The bull shark

The bull shark, which rarely exceeds 3 meters in length, is one of the most aggressive sharks around. He lives in the shallow, muddy waters of the Amazon River and doesn't hesitate to prey on humans. And a rare thing: it is able to switch from saltwater to fresh water and vice versa!



8. The rifle bullet ant

The rifle bullet ant is one of the most painfully stinging insects in the world. Indeed, his sting would be as painful as a gunshot. In addition, the effect of its venom can act for more than 24 hours. Thus, this large and is quite capable of killing small animals, such as a squirrel for example.



9. The banana spider

The banana spider owes its name to its habit of hiding in bunches of bananas. But it is also found in homes, giving rise to many cases of bites each year. Indeed, endowed with a powerful venom, this spider can cause paralysis and, more rarely, death.



10. The giant yellow-legged centipede

Considered the largest centipede in the world, this carnivorous centipede can measure up to 40 centimeters in length. Very aggressive and poisonous animal, its bite is however not fatal for humans, except in small children, even if it is very painful. It feeds on small animals including spiders, lizards, rodents, small snakes, and even small birds.



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