5 Small but Dangerous Animals

Although the saying “don’t sweat the small stuff” often holds true, you might want to think it over when you’re around certain animals. Below is a list of animals that are small, but don’t let their size fool you. They’re one of the most deadly creatures on the planet. This actually makes them even scarier since you usually wouldn’t expect them.

Poison Dart Frogs

In the wild, bright colors usually mean that the animal is dangerous, and these colorful and flamboyant little hoppers are definitely no exception. A very strong toxin is secreted from their skins and is used by the indigenous tribe’s people in South and Central America on the tips of their blow darts, hence the frog’s name.  The deadliest amongst the species, the golden poison frog, is toxic enough to kill about 20 grown men and it’s only around 1.5 inches big.

Tsetse fly

These flies look very similar to common house flies in appearance. A big difference is that tsetse flies are basically vampires that feed on blood. They have large proboscis that they used to suck blood right out you. Since they feed on blood, they’re prone to transmitting diseases, specifically sleeping sickness or trypanosomiasis. There’s an estimated 300,000 people infected with this illness, which makes the brain swell causing a variety of problems.

Blue Ringed Octopus

We can’t get enough of this tiny fella. Adult blue ringed octopuses grow to an average of 5 centimeters, but they’re known to be one of the most venomous animals on the planet. Although they’re docile nature means that they often just run away to avoid trouble, they won’t hesitate to bite back when agitated or if you accidentally step on them. There’s no anti-venom for their bites, so best be cautious.

Fleas

They’re not only annoying to our pets, but they can cause a lot of damage to humans as well. These puny, blood sucking parasites can spread diseases fast. Along with rats, they’re carried and spread the bubonic plague or Black Death, which killed roughly 50 million or about 60% of Europe's whole population in the 14th century. Cases of the Black Death still exist today, but it can now be controlled.

Indian Red Scorpion

Known to be one of the most poisonous scorpions on earth, the Indian Red Scorpion is definitely small but terrible. They reach an average size of around 50 to 90 millimeters, making them very hard to spot. They’re also found between the areas of India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, so make sure you shake your shoes out before wearing them if you ever visit these places.

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5 Adorable Animals that can Actually Hurt You

Seeing animals in their natural habitat is an exciting experience for us humans. We think that they’re so adorable and peaceful as they go on their ways in the wild. However, no matter how adorable and cute these animals look, they may pose a threat to you.

Here are 5 adorable animals that can actually do a lot of damage on you if it does ever attack.

Moose

Don’t let their cartoon-like grin fool you. Moose are actually one of the most aggressive animals in the planet. They have giant antlers and hooves that are strong enough to bash a car like a baseball bat. They’re also massive, standing at around 5 to 6 feet tall. These huge mammals can also reach a weight of 800 pounds, so you can just imagine scary it is if one would ever charge at you.

Slow Loris

They might look like a toy, but these animals are actually the only venomous primate. They’re commonly found in areas surrounding Indonesia, they’re often captured by humans because of alleged medical reasons. The toxin they carry is mixed with saliva and it bites when provoked.  The bite causes anaphylactic shock which can cause death.

Big Cats

All big cats, from lions to leopards, are extremely dangerous. For one, they’re big. They might act like kittens but their huge paws, long sharp claws, strong jaws and razor sharp teeth can rip you to shreds easily. They’re natural predators, which means that a lot of things can cause them to attack, so don’t even consider keeping these as pets.

Cassowary

They do keep a low profile, but these flightless birds can be really aggressive and territorial. The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged the cassowary as the most dangerous bird on the planet. They are capable of running very fast and leaping in very high, it attacks by thrusting its 5 inch long claws on their pray. They can even break bones with their strength.

Poison Dart Frogs

Colorful, but deadly, these frogs got their name from Native American Indian tribes that use to make poisonous darts for hunting. There are hundreds of different types of dart frogs, but the most poisonous of them all are the golden poison dart frog. They have the alkaloid toxin covering their skin which can actually kill small mammals and even humans.

It’s important to remember that wild animals don’t really attack you unless you provoke them. So always keep your distance and just observe them.

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