Top 10 most beautiful animals in the world

Beauty is a subjective concept, each person has his own ideas about the ideal. The animal world is no exception. Of course, wild animals do not participate in contests and competitions, but people do not get tired of making numerous ratings, even if they have nothing in common, and it makes no sense to compare them with each other.

Still, there are animals that amaze absolutely everyone with their appearance. They want to admire and admire.

In this article we will talk about the “kings and queens” of the fauna. We present you the rating of the most beautiful animals in the world: the top 10 best photos with the names of the most beautiful creatures on the planet (according to most people).

10 Tiger

People have always had a great liking for cats. It doesn’t matter how much she weighs, 3 kilograms or 300.

Tiger – the largest representative of the cat family. At the moment there are 6 types. All of them differ in appearance and size, but one thing remains the same – black stripes.

The growth of an adult is from 60 to 110 centimeters, weight is from 180 to 280 kilograms. Distribution area: India, Indochina, the Far East and Primorsky Krai (Russia). Average life expectancy is 26 years.

The tiger is the most dangerous predator, among his family he is the record holder for killing people. The most common reason why a tiger can attack a person is hunger. He needs up to 10 kilograms of meat per day.

In order to avoid risk to life, it is better to admire tigers in a safe environment, for example, in a zoo.

9. Fenech

An animal with a funny name and no less funny appearance. They live in the deserts of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. These small predators belong to the canine family (genus – foxes).

A miniature animal, its height reaches 22 centimeters, weight up to 1,5 kilograms. Feature fenkov – long ears (up to 15 centimeters). They are of great importance for the life of the animal. The ears are a source of thermoregulation and help locate prey. Unlike foxes, which prefer to live alone, fennies huddle in flocks of 10 individuals.

Average life expectancy usually does not exceed 8 years. Valuable fenkov fur attracts the attention of poachers. Also lately, everyone wants to have a fennel as a pet. All these factors have led to the fact that the animals are endangered.

8. Roe

Roe – wild goat The habitat is a temperate zone (from Europe and Asia to Korea and the Far East). Depending on the species, animals will differ in appearance.

Height up to 75 centimeters, weight up to 30 kilograms. The color will depend not only on the type of roe deer, but also on the season. In spring and summer, their coat acquires a reddish tint, in winter and late autumn it becomes gray. Roe deer males are easily distinguished from females by the presence of horns, while the latter lack them.

Interesting fact: in some cases, female wild goats also develop horns. Small stumps can be found in old and barren animals. Sometimes mechanical damage to the forehead can lead to the development of horns.

7. Sea otter

Predatory marine mammals belong to the mustelid family. Word “sea ​​otter” is translated as a beast (Koryak language). Animals have other names too. sea ​​otter, beaver.

The maximum weight is 45 kilograms, the maximum body length is 140 centimeters, with a third of the body being the tail.

A flattened muzzle, black nose, small ears, thick dense fur – these are the main characteristic features of the appearance of the sea otter.

Cute animals live in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of California, in the Far East of Russia.

Sea otters devote a lot of time to their appearance: they carefully care for their coat.

Interesting fact: in matters of upbringing, sea otters are “in solidarity” with humans. They devote a lot of time to their cubs, play with them. If the kids are naughty and do not obey, a strict mother can spank.

6. Wolf

Large predators that can be seen in zoos. Unfortunately, their appearance often does not cause other emotions than pity. In the wild, they look completely different. These are beautiful animals that cause both admiration and fear.

Wolves distributed throughout the world: Europe, Asia, North and South America. In Russia, they are not only on the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin.

The maximum height of a wolf is 85 centimeters, weight – 50 kilograms. Bergman’s rule applies:The harsher the habitat, the larger the beast“. Wolves are very similar to dogs. That’s probably why people like them so much.

Average life expectancy is 8 to 16 years. In captivity, they live much longer. There are many different species, their representatives will differ from each other in size and color.

5. Lev

Not in vain lions called the kings of beasts, they look great. Representatives of the cat family are quite large, second only to tigers in size. Body weight – up to 250 kilograms, length – 2,5 meters.

Males are much larger, they differ from females in a luxurious mane. Females are deprived of such decoration, but no less beautiful. On average, lions live up to 15 years, they live only on two continents, in Asia and Africa.

Lions gather in small flocks of 5-6 animals. In many European and Asian cultures, they symbolize courage, power, strength, reliability and justice. Such a reputation has developed largely due to their majestic appearance.

4. Red panda

Most people in the world are crazy about pandas. They are like big soft toys. We will talk about ordinary pandas below, but now we will pay attention red panda. They are much smaller, usually no larger than a domestic large cat, with a maximum weight of 6,2 kilograms.

They have an unusual color – red, brown, hazel. Moreover, the lower part of the body is much darker than the upper. White muzzle, mask (like a raccoon), black nose – these animals are very cute and cute.

Life expectancy in captivity – up to 10 years, habitat Nepal, South China, Bhutan.

The red panda is very interesting to watch, their habits are somewhat reminiscent of a bear. They can stand up on their hind legs and get funny angry.

3. Panda catfishes

These animals are called bamboo bearsAs pandas They feed exclusively on bamboo. They get into the “beauty ratings” thanks to their amazing color. The body is covered with thick white fur. The paws, the area of ​​the shoulders and neck, as well as the spots around the eyes are black.

They are quite large: height up to 180 centimeters, weight up to 160 kilograms. The habitat is the western part of China, Sichuan, the Tibetan mountains. The average life expectancy is 20 years.

Pandas are listed in the Red Book, these rare animals are protected.

For your information: In China, killing a panda is punishable by death.

2. Cheetah

And again cats, a predatory mammal with an original spotted color. Cheetahs They live in the Middle East and many African countries. They are very different from their relatives from other cat families.

Cheetahs have a very fragile body, no fat deposits. An adult animal weighs from 45 to 60 kilograms, the height ranges from 75 to 90 centimeters. The average life expectancy is 20 years.

Cheetahs are not only beautiful, they have a lot of other advantages. For example, they are excellent “athletes”. Cheetahs run very fast, in 3 seconds the beast can reach speeds of up to 110 km / h. An animal can easily overtake a sports car.

1. Panther

Business card panthers – its deep black color. Actually they are leopards, but scientists separate them into a separate species for a number of reasons. If you look closely, you can see that in fact the animal is spotted.

Panthers live in dense forests, due to the dark color of their coat, they become almost invisible.

Their habitat is the African continent, Asia, South America. They do not live long, only 10 – 12 years. Height up to 70 centimeters, weight 30 – 40 kilograms.

Panthers differ from classic leopards not only in appearance, but also in behavior. They are very aggressive.

Panthers are excellent hunters. They are not afraid of people. Hungry panthers, unlike many other animals, are not afraid to enter a settlement.