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The top predators on the food chain are the types that many creatures don’t want to bother without good reason. Humans are typically the only ones to bother these apex predators. Regardless of size, many creatures are considered as apex predators for one or more reasons.
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Wild Boar
Possessed of a disposition that can turn sour in an instant, the wild boar will eat just about anything. Whether it’s berries and nuts to a small deer, these highly defensive creatures will attack when they feel threatened.
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Leopards
Out of all the big cats, leopards are the most reclusive and some of the deadliest. Despite their slightly smaller size, they’re incredibly strong and are expert opportunists. Their ability to sneak around and strike without warning is what makes them one of the most dangerous creatures around.
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Mosquitos
It’s a little confusing to see such a pesky bug on the list, right? It’s still well-deserved since the damage these little insects can do is immense. Not only do they tend to swarm, but the chances of catching a disease from these annoying pests are all kinds of terrifying.
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Grizzly Bear
No one will dispute that the grizzly is one of the top predators on the food chain. It’s also one of the most aggressive creatures when confronted, especially if one comes upon a cub with their mother nearby. While a grizzly won’t typically hunt humans, they’re not averse to attacking when a chance encounter occurs.
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Piranha
Pirahna have earned a bad reputation from movies and various stories that many continue to tell. Their ability to strip an animal down to a skeleton is more myth than legend though. Still, out of all the freshwater fish out there, they’re the most fearsome fish found in freshwater, and for good reason.
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African Lion
As one of the top predators on the food chain, lions have maintained their position for a very long time. Lions aren’t typically known as maneaters despite the reputation that pop culture has foisted upon them. But all the same, they’re no strangers to the taste of humans.
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Komodo Dragon
A lot of apex predators are meat eaters, but in the case of the Komodo dragon things are a little different. They’re not picky eaters, meaning that nothing is safe if they’re hungry. Some have even dug up human remains when they’re hungry enough.
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Australian Saltwater Crocodile
Kind of like humans, it takes a while for this breed to reach their full size, but they’re no less dangerous while they’re still growing. It’s the fact that they’re territorial and skilled opportunists that makes them so dangerous. Not only that, they have no qualms about attacking humans.
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King Cobra
It’s not the world’s largest snake, but it’s the largest venomous snake, and that’s enough to make it insanely dangerous. A snake that can kill an elephant with a bite is enough to make a lot of people think twice about messing with it.
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Gray Wolf
Pop culture has demonized wolves in a big way since typically, wolves want nothing to do with humans. More often they’ll run away. But as an apex predator, they’ll stick to larger mammals and anything they can catch.
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Philippine Eagle
Think about this: the Philippine Eagle is known to attack and consume monkeys. They’ll go after snakes, deer, and dogs, but monkeys. That’s kind of an odd and scary thought.
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Great White Shark
Out of all the apex predators on this list, the Great White Shark is depicted in movies and on TV as a true villain of the open ocean. These living eating machines don’t care for humans, thankfully. But they will show their curiosity to surfers by giving a nip or will attack if they confuse other objects as food.
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Stonefish
Not every apex predator is an immediate danger due to their aggression. The Stonefish carries enough venom to kill large animals without fail. All one needs to do is mistake this fish for a rock, and that’s that, the end, etc.
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Box Jellyfish
Most jellyfish just float in one direction or another, propelling themselves according to something that only they understand. The Box Jellyfish actively pursues its prey, and once it’s close enough the tentacles on this creature are bound to ruin someone’s day.
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Poison Dart Frog
This isn’t the type of frog you take home as a pet. The neurotoxins that ooze from their backs are a natural adaptation used to defend against predators. Even a small portion of this secretion is enough to kill multiple people.
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Brown Recluse Spider
Spiders are creepy enough, but realizing that they pack enough of a venomous punch to wound or kill is even worse. The Brown Recluse typically hides in dark places and can cause massive tissue damage with its bite. It’s not fatal, but it’s wise to stay away.
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Fossa
As the largest mammalian carnivore in Madagascar, the Fossa is king of this region. This furry creature might appear docile, but it’s known for having a temper that would frighten animals several times its size.
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Deathstalker
It’s amazing to think that such a small creature could represent such danger. This little critter is responsible for the majority of scorpion-related deaths annually. One of the biggest problems is that like many bugs, it’s tough to know where they’ll pop up.
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Siberian Tiger
This tiger attacks bears, let that sink in. Unlike the Bengal Tiger, it doesn’t typically attack humans. But anything that hunts another apex predator is not an animal one should seek out, at least not without good reason.
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Orca
This predator does have a diverse diet, but that doesn’t mean much. There are plenty of instances when orcas have attacked other whales, sharks, and of course sea lions and walruses. They have attacked humans, but it’s not typical of this species.
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