In the world of predators there are species that are lucky enough to enjoy a fearless life because there are no other animals that hunt them in their habitat. Humans are the only threat to such apex predators on Earth.
In the world of predators there are species that are lucky enough to enjoy a fearless life because there are no other animals that hunt them in their habitat. Humans are the only threat to such apex predators on Earth.
1. Polar Bear
Polar bear hunts
In the world of predators, polar bears are known as one of the most ferocious bears, they are the largest terrestrial carnivores on Earth with a length of 2 to 3 meters and a weight of up to 720 kg. They are found in archipelagos, large icebergs and seas in the Arctic Circle. Strong polar bears have no enemies except humans.
Polar bears have dense, waterproof fur and a thick layer of warm body fat. This layer of fat helps them survive in the harsh climate of the Arctic Circle. Polar bears are extremely good swimmers, with the help of powerful paws. In fact, polar bears spend most of their time in the sea.
2. Lions
Lion of the jungle
Lions are nicknamed "Lord of the jungle" in the world of predators. They are a beautiful animal found in the savannas, grasslands and woodlands of Africa, Northern India and southern parts of Eurasia. Lions are the second largest member of the feline family called Felidae. An adult lion measures between 1.5 and 2.5 meters in length and weighs more than 225 kilograms. Male lions have a unique thick brown coat that surrounds the head.
Humans are the only threat to lions and they pose no other threat. The number of lions in the wild is also decreasing. Indiscriminate hunting and habitat loss are the main causes of lion population decline.
Lions are the only social animals in the group Felidae (cat family). A group of lions can have about 10-45 members. Cooperative hunting is another great feature of lions. This technique allows them to kill large prey such as giraffes, buffaloes and hippos.
3. Great white shark
Great white shark - a fearsome predator in the ocean
The great white shark is one of the most feared hunters in the world of marine predators. Most shark attacks reported around the world involve great white sharks. With a length of 4-6 meters and a weight of nearly 2.6 tons, the great white shark is also the largest predatory fish on Earth.
This dangerous predator has more than 300 sharp triangular teeth on different rows of its mouth. When hunting, great white sharks use their keen sense of smell to detect prey. They also have a special organ that can detect electromagnetic fields generated by animals.
With their powerful tails, great white sharks can reach speeds of up to 15 mph. They mainly eat seals, sea lions, seal turtles and small toothed whales.
Some theories suggest that the great white shark's attack on humans is in fact a "test bite". It is thought that the sharks will release the human body after it is confirmed that this is not good food for them. However, a single bite from them can be fatal due to blood loss.
4. Tigers
Tiger - majestic predator
At about 3.3 meters long and weighing more than 300 kilograms, the tiger is the largest member of the cat family called Felidae. The Bengal tiger, the Siberian tiger, the Malayan tiger, the Indochinese tiger, the Sumatran tiger and the South China tiger are subspecies of tigers extant in the wild. Tigers live in tropical forests, grasslands and swamps throughout the Asian continent.
Unfortunately, the Sumatran and South Chinese tigers are very few in number and are on the verge of extinction. The other four remaining tiger subspecies are also at risk of extinction. Habitat loss and poaching are major threats to tigers.
Tigers are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful animals in the world of predators. They have a very muscular body and a long tail. Their gorgeous coat comes in a variety of colors including orange, brown, gray or snowy with black stripes.
Tigers are at the top of the food chain and no other animal can hunt them down. They are solitary predators and mainly hunt at night. Tigers have excellent night vision which helps them to hunt at night. Their food includes wild boar, deer, water buffalo, monkeys, hares and crocodiles.
5. Killer Whale
Killer whales with great size
Killer whales are the largest member of the dolphin family. They can be from 7 to 9 meters long and weigh nearly 5500 kg. Killer whales are also known as orcas and are one of the most widely distributed animals in the world. They are found in every ocean around the world.
Killer whales are one of the deadliest apex predators on Earth. They have no enemies in the ocean. They are only hunted by humans. Killer whales are so called because this powerful predator preys on large ocean creatures such as seals, dolphins, sharks, and even other whales.
Each group has up to 40 whales. They make a special noise to communicate with each other.
Killer whales are one of the most intelligent living mammals on Earth. Each of these groups of whales has been known to use some sort of special communication and hunting techniques. Interestingly, such techniques are passed down through generations. Do you know what killer whales eat? They are picky eaters. Usually killer whales only eat the internal organs of their prey, the rest of them are used to lure sharks, or to play.
In addition to the above species, in the world of small predators, there are equally scary species such as Komodo dragons (giant lizards), snow leopards, saltwater crocodiles, golden eagles, etc. Be careful and calm. as soon as you meet them.
