World's 15 living beings which look attractive but may kill

New Delhi: Looks are deceptive; certainly this applies for these living beings around the world which may look cute and innocent, but beware…they can kill you. Nature's wonders, these living beings seem sweet but don't be fooled, they are deadly. Here's a list of 15 such living beings which can kill you through their secret weapon: innocent looks. 1. Pufferfish It may seem so cute, but don't rely on looks, it is the second most poisonous vertebrate on the planet. Fishermen recommend the use of thick gloves to avoid poisoning and the risk of getting bitten when removing the hook. The poison of a pufferfish, which has no antidote, kills by paralyzing the diaphragm, causing suffocation. 2. Slow loris This big-eyed animal looks harmless, but the slow loris is one of the only poisonous mammals in the world. It releases toxins from the sides of its elbows which very few people are aware of.When threatened, the loris takes the toxin into its mouth and mixes it with saliva. The animal will also lick its hair to deter predators from attack. The toxin can cause death by anaphylactic shock. 3. Moose Known for their cartoonish grin, which fools people, moose are among the most dangerous, regularly encountered animals in the world. They prefer to leave humans alone, but if disturbed or threatened they are known to respond by charging with aggression. They attack more people annually than bears do, and they are especially aggressive when defending a calf. 4. Big cats They might look like a little bigger than your pet cats, but don't forget, all of them belong to the cat family, so they eat flesh, be it human flesh.In North America, pumas are an occasional threat to lone hikers and small children. But all of the world's big cats — including tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards and cheetahs — can threaten lives if they are mishandled. There are an estimated 15,000 big cats kept captive in the United States, and only a small percentage of them are in accredited zoos. 5. Cassowary Looks like a flamboyant, beautiful bird, but one of the most aggressive among the bird family. The ostrich can be found wandering the rain forests of Australia and New Guinea. It prefers to keep a low profile, but when disturbed this flightless bird can become extremely aggressive and territorial. Capable of running and leaping at high speeds, the cassowary attacks by thrusting its large claws forward with the aim of disemboweling its target. 6. Blue-ringed octopus Don't go by its size, in spite of being so tiny, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most venomous animals. It lives in tidal regions ranging from Australia to Japan and is frequently encountered by people wading in tide pools. If provoked or stepped on, it will bite. Blue-ringed octopus poison has no anti venom and can kill an adult human within minutes. 7. Bear Generally, described as one of the most lovable creatures in story tales like the Jungle Book, on the contrary they are one of the most dangerous animals on earth.It's a strange association, given that they are also on the shortlist of animals known to hunt and kill humans. Grizzlies and polar bears are the most feared, but all large species of bear can potentially be dangerous even the vegetarian giant panda. 8. Poison dart frog The bright yellow colour of the animal might seem attractive but they are among the most poisonous creatures on Earth. Indigenous American Indians used the toxic secretions to poison the tips of blowgun darts. 9. Giant anteaterThis large animal feeds only on ants and termites. But, its powerful, sharp claws, can throw away a human being on one swipe. The mighty animal can kill a human being if disturbed. 10. Wolverine Thanks to popular series like X-men, this creature is widely known for its aggressive nature.Armed with powerful jaws, sharp claws and a thick hide, the wolverine can take down prey as large as a moose and steal food from bears and wolves. 11. Pfeffer's flamboyant cuttlefish Don't try to play with this fish, though looks colourful and attractive, these signs are meant as a warning.Although they rarely encounter humans, their poison is considered extremely toxic and can be as lethal as the poison of the blue-ringed octopus. 12. Leopard seal The leopard seal is at the top of the food chain in its home in the Antarctic, and this is one predator you don't want to swim with. It is bold, powerful and curious, and it has been known to hunt people, although it usually targets penguins. In 1985, Scottish explorer Gareth Wood was bitten twice on the leg when a leopard seal tried to drag him off the ice and into the sea, and in 2003 a leopard seal dragged snorkeling biologist Kirsty Brown underwater to her death.13. Elephant The elephant is often portrayed as a lovable giant, and animals domesticated by trainers and zookeepers can be quite peaceful. But if agitated, abused or if encountered in the wild, an elephant can be one of the most dangerous creatures in the world. Elephants experience unexpected bouts of rage and are known to be vindictive. In India, hundreds of people are killed by mistreated or rampaging elephants. 14. Monkeys and apes Although, friendly with humans, ome diseases carried by monkeys and apes can be easily transmitted to humans.Even a small monkey can bite, potentially transmitting a virus like hepatitis C.Larger apes, such as chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas are powerful animals capable of mauling a human if they feel threatened.15. Gila Monster This chunky lizard with pink or orange spots is one of the few venomous lizards in the world and the largest lizard native to the United States. Though it is sluggish, the Gila monster is capable of delivering a fatal dose of venom when provoked or stepped on. If you are bitten by Gila monster, submerge the lizard in water to break free from its strong jaws.

World's 15 living beings which look attractive but may kill

New Delhi: Looks are deceptive; certainly this applies for these living beings around the world which may look cute and innocent, but beware…they can kill you. Nature's wonders, these living beings seem sweet but don't

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