ANIMALS
10 Most Scary Animals That Actually Exist in The World
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1. Wolffish
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The ferocious appearance of the wolffish is attributed to its teeth. With a jaw of epic proportions, it boasts a formidable arsenal of blunt, powerful teeth at the rear and strikingly sharp ones at the front, which remain visible even when its mouth is shut.
The eel-like physique and gracefully undulating swimming motions contribute to the overall creepiness.
Despite their menacing appearance, these creatures surprisingly display a rather “friendly” demeanor towards humans. This is particularly true for the Pacific wolffish, also known as the wolf eel, which has gained a reputation for approaching divers and even accepting food from their hands.
2. Frilled Shark
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Yet another elongated creature resembling an eel, this species possesses an astonishing array of needle-like teeth (a whopping total of 300) along with dental spines. The moniker “frilled shark” derives from its distinguishing feature of six pairs of gill slits, which create a captivatingly “frilly” appearance.
The elusive nature of this shark leads researchers to believe that it employs a snake-like hunting technique, utilizing its flexible body to coil and swiftly propel itself forward, delivering a powerful strike to its unsuspecting prey.
There is speculation among some that this formidable shark may have served as the inspiration behind countless tales of sea serpents and legendary creatures. Luckily for us, these remarkable beings inhabit the depths of the ocean, far removed from our everyday encounters.
In the rare event that they do emerge at the water’s surface, it is highly probable that they are injured, thus eliminating any potential threat they might pose to you.
Regrettably, the elusive nature of these creatures makes studying them a daunting task, resulting in a significant gap in our knowledge about these fascinating animals.
3. Goliath Tigerfish
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The name “Goliath” suits this fish perfectly, as it boasts an impressive stature, reaching lengths of over four feet and weighing well over a hundred pounds. Moreover, its formidable appearance is further accentuated by a wide, open mouth brimming with teeth resembling sharp daggers.
Similar to a tiger, this creature is a ferocious predator. It operates as a solitary hunter, employing stealth to silently track its prey in tranquil eddies before launching a relentless pursuit into turbulent waters, ensuring a successful kill.
4. Textile Cone Snail
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With its captivating display of intricate triangle and square patterns adorned in shades of yellow, gold, and brown, the textile cone snail emerges as a stunning marine creature. However, beneath its mesmerizing beauty lies a perilous sting capable of delivering lethal consequences.
Equipped with a harpoon-like tooth, this creature possesses a venomous injection capable of causing fatalities among humans who have either handled it or unknowingly stepped on it while it lurked in shallow, sandy waters.
5. Giant Spitting Cobra
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Among all the species of spitting cobras, the giant spitting cobra claims the title of the largest in the world.
True to its name, when faced with danger, this creature expels venom as a defensive mechanism.
Distinguishing itself from other species, this particular cobra possesses the unique ability to discharge a significantly greater volume of venom, reaching distances of up to 6.6 feet with impressive accuracy.
Given the potential of its venom to induce temporary blindness, the cobra consistently targets the face of its aggressor, strategically aiming to incapacitate its predator.
6. Vampire Squid
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With its crimson eyes and eight webbed arms that resemble a cloak of darkness, this vampire squid bears an uncanny resemblance to Count Dracula. However, don’t be fooled by appearances, as this deep-sea dweller is actually a fascinating illusionist, ready to captivate with its mesmerizing tricks.
When faced with a threat, this remarkable creature executes a cunning defense mechanism by inverting its “cloak,” revealing spiny protrusions as a formidable display. And if that fails to deter its predator, it has yet another trick up its sleeve. It expels a luminous, blue substance known as bioluminescent mucus, creating a bewildering illusion that confuses its assailant, allowing for a quick escape.
7. Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
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Behold the lion’s mane jellyfish, an awe-inspiring creature that reigns as the largest jellyfish in the world and one of the longest animals known to mankind!
Earning its name from the abundance of long, hair-like tentacles, this extraordinary creature possesses approximately 1,200 of these appendages, arranged into eight distinct clusters.
With their potent sting designed for ensnaring prey, the tentacles of this creature typically inflict only mild discomfort and localized redness upon humans.
8. Komodo Dragon
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Bearing a striking resemblance to miniature dinosaurs, the Komodo dragon holds the title of the largest lizard on the planet. Beware, for these formidable reptiles are not to be taken lightly!
With venomous saliva, a formidable scaly exterior, a deeply forked tongue, and a tail that spans the length of its body, this creature possesses a formidable array of traits. While it seldom engages in aggression toward humans, there have been recorded instances of fatal encounters with these creatures.
9. Golden Orb Spiders
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The golden orb spider, commonly referred to as the banana spider, showcases a vibrant color palette of red, yellow, and black. Renowned for its talent in crafting elaborate, orb-shaped webs, this remarkable arachnid weaves its masterpieces in a distinctively golden hue, with some reaching an impressive width of up to one meter.
Possessing mild venom, this spider’s bite induces pain, redness, and the formation of blisters in the affected area.
10. Electric Eel
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Electric eels have gained their reputation and struck fear in hearts due to their remarkable capability of generating a formidable electrical shock measuring 650 volts, which is potent enough to inflict harm upon a human being.
Despite their eel-like appearance, these creatures are not considered true eels in scientific classification.
These fish, devoid of scales, harness their extraordinary electrical abilities to navigate through murky river bottoms, establish communication among their kind, and immobilize their prey through stunning electrical discharges.
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
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Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
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2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
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3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
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4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
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5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
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6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
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7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
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8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
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9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
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10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
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ANIMALS
Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
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Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
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Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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