Nothing is more frightening than the collision of a person with a crocodile or a snake. The current reptiles are descendants of dinosaurs that died out many millions of years ago, and many of them are still no less dangerous than their ancestors. Your attention is invited to a selection of the most terrible reptiles that it is better not to meet.

Green iguana.Iguana has become quite a popular pet in recent years, and this giant, prehistoric reptile now acts as an alternative to the dog. Despite the fact that the iguana is a herbivore, it can be unpredictable and has sharp razor teeth. In some cases, severe injuries were received when “manual”, but powerful iguanas were excited and thrown into the owners face or tore their hands with their teeth and claws. An iguana can weigh up to 18 kg and reach 2 meters in length, which makes the attack of this giant lizard an event that is best not to joke.

Leatherback sea turtle.The leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all turtles, sometimes they reach 2.5 meters in length. These omnivorous 900-kilogram creatures are perhaps the most widespread vertebrate animals on Earth, but they become rare and endangered due to pollution and catch. Turtles are usually quite quiet giants, but if their tranquility is disturbed, they can break bones with a crushing bite. There was a case when a turtle weighing more than 680 kg, sank a small boat off the coast. The reptile barely turned away from the pursuit of sharks, so it took the boat as a threat.

Turtle Mata-Mata.The South American Amazon is famous for its incredible and sometimes unusual creatures. The unearthly turtles Mata-Mata divide the river with piranhas. The fate of the man who stepped on Mata-Mata is unknown, but the strange river reptile has an elongated, serpentine neck with a strange mouth filled with two sharp plates that resemble fused human teeth. The prey of these creepy carnivores are waterbirds, fish, and other reptiles. We can only imagine what they will do with the boatman sailing past.

Big-headed turtle.The big-headed turtle is a strange species with a long, serpentine tail almost from its body. The turtle does not hesitate to use its crushing bone beak if it feels in danger, so it is best to stay away from it. Also, she is able to climb trees. Unfortunately, this amazing creature is in danger of extinction due to poaching.

Soft-shelled turtles.  They hide in the sand waiting for prey before hitting it with sharp teeth. The sheer size and strength of the bite can lead to horrendous injuries. However, this species, unfortunately, is currently endangered.

Nile monitor lizard.Nile monitor lizard reaches 3 meters in length. This scary lizard often hunts young crocodiles, in addition to its mammal and bird diet, and has an extremely powerful bite. Giant reptiles are sold as pets, but owners must be careful about reports of serious injuries and the fact that these lizards can "break a cat's neck in an instant, and then swallow it whole." Children should remain out of the reach of these lizards, since the possibility of an attack cannot be ruled out with these predators.

ToothpickThe snake is the largest reptile in North America, it reaches over 0.6 meters in length and is the only poisonous lizard. The bastards are endangered and protected by law. Unfortunately, this experience is based on several tragic cases of human death.

Malay water monitor.The Malayan water monitor lizard is the second largest lizard in the world and hides in the deep rivers and swamps of Southeast Asia. The lizard has crooked teeth, and feeds on carrion. If a living person falls into the water, where several monitor lizards feed, it is very likely that the hunting instinct of reptiles is activated by the vulnerability of a person, provoking an attack. Water lizards are able to eat a variety of animals, experiencing small problems only with large prey. They reach a weight of about 70 kg, and their length can be up to 3 meters.

Vulture turtle.  The largest freshwater turtle in the world, and today is the most dangerous. A strange looking reptile weighing more than 90 kg has a spike-covered dinosaur-like skin, a shell and a massive beak that can quickly bite off any part of the body and is able to tear the handle off the broom at lightning speed. A swimmer, having accidentally stepped alongside, can easily lose part of his leg. Although deaths were not confirmed, drowning could go unnoticed. The hypothetical report on 180 kg of turtles is supported by the continued growth of individuals of this species during the entire life span, which can reach 200 years.

Komodo dragon.The Komodo Dragon is found in the woodlands, beaches and plateaus of Indonesia, posing a threat to almost everyone living. Animals weighing 136 kg and 3 meters long are the largest lizards on Earth. Komodo feed on prey of this size, like a buffalo, and also attack and eat people. Komodo knock prey down, and then brutally attack and tear off large pieces of flesh. Scientists have suggested that Komodo evolved to feed on the island’s now extinct dwarf elephants.

Nothing is more frightening than the collision of a person with a crocodile or a snake. The current reptiles are descendants of dinosaurs that died out many millions of years ago, and many of them are still no less dangerous than their ancestors. Your attention is invited to a selection of the most terrible reptiles that it is better not to meet.

Green iguana.Iguana has become quite a popular pet in recent years, and this giant, prehistoric reptile now acts as an alternative to the dog. Despite the fact that the iguana is a herbivore, it can be unpredictable and has sharp razor teeth. In some cases, severe injuries were received when “manual”, but powerful iguanas were excited and thrown into the owners face or tore their hands with their teeth and claws. An iguana can weigh up to 18 kg and reach 2 meters in length, which makes the attack of this giant lizard an event that is best not to joke.

Leatherback sea turtle.The leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all turtles, sometimes they reach 2.5 meters in length. These omnivorous 900-kilogram creatures are perhaps the most widespread vertebrate animals on Earth, but they become rare and endangered due to pollution and catch. Turtles are usually quite quiet giants, but if their tranquility is disturbed, they can break bones with a crushing bite. There was a case when a turtle weighing more than 680 kg, sank a small boat off the coast. The reptile barely turned away from the pursuit of sharks, so it took the boat as a threat.

Turtle Mata-Mata.The South American Amazon is famous for its incredible and sometimes unusual creatures. The unearthly turtles Mata-Mata divide the river with piranhas. The fate of the man who stepped on Mata-Mata is unknown, but the strange river reptile has an elongated, serpentine neck with a strange mouth filled with two sharp plates that resemble fused human teeth. The prey of these creepy carnivores are waterbirds, fish, and other reptiles. We can only imagine what they will do with the boatman sailing past.

Big-headed turtle.The big-headed turtle is a strange species with a long, serpentine tail almost from its body. The turtle does not hesitate to use its crushing bone beak if it feels in danger, so it is best to stay away from it. Also, she is able to climb trees. Unfortunately, this amazing creature is in danger of extinction due to poaching.

Soft-shelled turtles.  They hide in the sand waiting for prey before hitting it with sharp teeth. The sheer size and strength of the bite can lead to horrendous injuries. However, this species, unfortunately, is currently endangered.

Nile monitor lizard.Nile monitor lizard reaches 3 meters in length. This scary lizard often hunts young crocodiles, in addition to its mammal and bird diet, and has an extremely powerful bite. Giant reptiles are sold as pets, but owners must be careful about reports of serious injuries and the fact that these lizards can "break a cat's neck in an instant, and then swallow it whole." Children should remain out of the reach of these lizards, since the possibility of an attack cannot be ruled out with these predators.

ToothpickThe snake is the largest reptile in North America, it reaches over 0.6 meters in length and is the only poisonous lizard. The bastards are endangered and protected by law. Unfortunately, this experience is based on several tragic cases of human death.

Malay water monitor.The Malayan water monitor lizard is the second largest lizard in the world and hides in the deep rivers and swamps of Southeast Asia. The lizard has crooked teeth, and feeds on carrion. If a living person falls into the water, where several monitor lizards feed, it is very likely that the hunting instinct of reptiles is activated by the vulnerability of a person, provoking an attack. Water lizards are able to eat a variety of animals, experiencing small problems only with large prey. They reach a weight of about 70 kg, and their length can be up to 3 meters.

Vulture turtle.  The largest freshwater turtle in the world, and today is the most dangerous. A strange looking reptile weighing more than 90 kg has a spike-covered dinosaur-like skin, a shell and a massive beak that can quickly bite off any part of the body and is able to tear the handle off the broom at lightning speed. A swimmer, having accidentally stepped alongside, can easily lose part of his leg. Although deaths were not confirmed, drowning could go unnoticed. The hypothetical report on 180 kg of turtles is supported by the continued growth of individuals of this species during the entire life span, which can reach 200 years.

Komodo dragon.The Komodo Dragon is found in the woodlands, beaches and plateaus of Indonesia, posing a threat to almost everyone living. Animals weighing 136 kg and 3 meters long are the largest lizards on Earth. Komodo feed on prey of this size, like a buffalo, and also attack and eat people. Komodo knock prey down, and then brutally attack and tear off large pieces of flesh. Scientists have suggested that Komodo evolved to feed on the island’s now extinct dwarf elephants.

Planet Earth is full of amazing animals. It is inhabited by small and large, short and long, high and low. Each is unique in its own way.

But the real amazement is caused by animals of unprecedented size. In this article we will look at the largest animals in the world. All of them belong to completely different species.

The heaviest animal in the world

The heaviest animal is the African elephant

By the way, the adult African elephant has no natural enemies, and all because of its impressive size. However, the young, in particular, newborns, are very vulnerable to lions, crocodiles, hyenas and leopards.

The tallest animal in the world

The largest carnivores in the world

Males are 5-6 times heavier than females. The average weight of males is 2200 - 4000 kilograms, while females - only 400-900 kilograms. Length - up to three meters.

The largest carnivorous land animals

The height of animals starts from 1.6 meters, the total length is about 3 meters. The heaviest individuals that were registered were 1003 kilograms (polar bear) and 1135 kilograms (brown bear).

The largest reptile in the world

The weight of an adult male reaches 1000 kilograms, while the length varies from 4 to 5.5 meters. Mature males can grow more. By the way, this species of reptile is the only one existing, whose dimensions regularly exceed 4.8 meters. A saltwater crocodile is a predator that attacks almost any animal in its area (both in water and on land).

The biggest amphibian in the world

Their numbers are drastically reduced - due to pollution of the habitat, beyond catching (salamander meat is considered a delicacy, besides, the animal is used in Chinese traditional medicine).

The biggest hare (rabbit)

The giant rabbit eats the budget of its owners

Such a mutant rabbit can weigh up to 13 kilograms and is equal in size to a large dog.

The biggest bats in the world

It is worth noting that a simple large flying fox loses in mass and in length, but gains in wing span.

The largest rodent in the world

Capybara - giant guinea pig

Adult capybaras grow in length up to 1.5 meters, in height up to a meter, weigh about 105 kilograms. The huge guinea pig, by the way, easily gets on with the person.

The largest bony fish in the world

The ocean specimen is 1.8 meters long, and from the fin to the fin even more - up to 2.5 meters. Fisherman's dream weight is 1000 kilograms. By the way, there were instances and more impressive - up to 3.3 meters long, weighing up to 2300 kilograms.

Biggest snake

The maximum size, which was recorded, is 7.5 meters in length and 250 kilograms of weight. However, there are rumors of larger individuals.

The biggest bird in the world

Only one language of a mammal weighs about 2.7 tons. Size can be compared with the average Indian elephant. The heart of a blue whale weighs about 600 kilograms. And it is the largest in the world. For comparison, the heart is comparable to the MiniCooper machine in size and weight.

But animals can differ not only in physical size, but also in mental parameters. For example, among pets, the smartest, no matter how surprising it may seem, are pigs.