Top 10 most dangerous animals in Russia to watch out for

No matter how fluffy rabbits and singing birds touch people, but in wildlife there are much more predators than helpless and safe little animals. And this is worth remembering in those moments when you really want to go away from civilization, take a walk in the Siberian forest or swim in a cool river. After all, even one chance meeting with the true owner of a primitive corner of nature can cost any person, if not life, then at least health.

So the long-awaited weekend is better spent in an inhabited city if there is no experience of survival in the wild and a successful escape from any of the most dangerous animals of Russia listed below.

10 Sea Dragon

Sea Dragon – This is a predatory fish from the dragon family, whose body length reaches 40 cm. This marine predator loves to hunt small fish and can become a deadly threat even to humans.

On its fins and gill covers are spikes with a very poisonous substance. And if a sea dragon injures a person with them, then without proper and quick medical care, the unfortunate person may even die. But at first he will be disturbed by severe pain, rapidly spreading throughout the body, high fever and obvious signs of poisoning. So you should avoid shallow water in bays and bays, because it is there that this inconspicuous-looking predator loves to hunt small fish.

9. Kunica

Fluffy, beautiful and no less dangerous forest animal – marten – It is not for nothing that it is considered the fastest predator. He easily climbs any tree and easily overcomes a variety of obstacles in pursuit of his prey.

The marten also runs great in the snow and swims very well, which makes it a universal enemy for small animals, birds and amphibians. And not only for them, because when protecting their own lives, burrows or offspring from any threat, a marten can even attack a person and seriously injure him with sharp teeth and claws.

In addition, martens can become infected with rabies from a wolf or a fox, which overnight makes it an even more dangerous enemy for humans.

8. A fox

A fox – This is another fluffy predatory mammal that can easily be found in the forests of Russia. Particularly large representatives of the species easily reach 10 kg in weight and 90 cm in length, which allows them to hunt small herbivores and birds.

But foxes do not attack people, but at the same time, these animals, most often, are carriers of an incurable disease – rabies. Therefore, the fox hunting season is open for almost a whole year, which does not allow red predators to come too close to human homes. After all, even one small bite of a fox can cost a person his life, especially if he does not seek medical help and rabies vaccinations in a timely manner.

7. Elk

Elk – This is a herbivore representative of the deer family, but, unlike its close relatives, the animal has a reputation as a real forest hooligan. His head is crowned with powerful horns, with which the elk can pierce through any of his enemies.

Also, the animal very often uses its horns to teach a lesson to those cars that it may collide with on a forest road. Some countries even fence roads through forests to protect motorists and hikers from encountering moose. And on the so-called “moose hunting” accidents happen much more than at sea with sharks, because the elk is a rather aggressive animal that uses not only its horns, but also powerful legs with hooves as a weapon.

6. Wild boar

wild pig or boar – Another forest inhabitant of the animal world, which can pose a great danger to humans. And although this animal becomes aggressive only in cases of guarding cubs or being injured, travelers and hunters can become easy prey for this hundred-kilogram omnivore if they get too close to it.

By the way, it is difficult to run away from a wild boar, because the animal runs very fast and swims well, and its omnivorous culinary preferences make any creature in the forest, including a representative of the human race, too easy prey. True, when the animal is well-fed and calm, then a person can avoid a sad fate if he behaves confidently.

5. Lynx

Carnivorous mammal of the cat family lynx – can reach the size of a large dog (up to 30 kg). But let such a small weight not deceive anyone, because the animal very easily gets close to any prey, quickly covers any distance between itself and the victim with jumps and kills it with claws and sharp teeth.

As for the degree of danger to humans, the lynx is absolutely not afraid of people, but it does not attack them without good reasons. But if the animal is wounded, then it becomes aggressive and easily attacks a person, inflicting serious lacerations on him. Lynx’s favorite treats are small ungulates, small rodents, hares, foxes, and even domestic dogs and cats.

4. Wolves

A couple of centuries ago Wolves had a very large distribution in the forests of North America and Eurasia, but today they are practically on the verge of extinction. These mammalian predators from the canine family can reach 160 centimeters in length and 100 kg of weight, which is why they are considered one of the most dangerous human enemies in the forest.

Wolves hunt mainly ungulates (roe deer, elks, deer and wild boars), various rodents and even domesticated animals (cows, horses, sheep and even dogs). And if wolves gather in packs, then they can attack a young bear and tear it apart, but such cases are rare. Healthy and rabid wolves can also attack a person if they are very hungry and cannot find their natural prey.

3. Brown bear

Brown bear – This is a large terrestrial predator, which is distributed almost on the territory of the entire planet Earth. This animal can reach revolutionary large sizes (there are cases when the male had a body weight of 410 kg). Such sizes allow brown bears to become a full-fledged owner of any forest and hunt fish, rodents, insects, ungulates, baribal bears, tigers and wolves.

These animals are especially active in spring and summer, and closer to winter they begin to prepare for a long sleep. As for the degree of danger to humans, a brown bear can break the back of any creature with just one blow of its paw, despite its size and weapons.

2. Viper

Viper – a cold-blooded poisonous snake – most often found in high latitudes, mountains and forests of Asia and Europe. In its length, the viper can reach 90 cm and 180 g of weight. This reptile is yellowish-brown or brown in color, although completely black snakes are all too common in some areas.

The main delicacy for the viper is amphibians, rodents, lizards, bird eggs, insects, butterflies and earthworms. However, the snake can also fight with a stronger opponent, because when bitten, it injects a very strong poison into the body of the victim, which sometimes even leads to death. So as a first aid to an injured person, a pressure bandage and plenty of fluids are often used. But sucking out the poison from the wound is still considered the most dubious method of treatment.

1. Amur tiger

The first place in our ranking of the top 10 most dangerous animals in Russia is Amur tiger, which is considered the northernmost subspecies of the tiger, which is listed in the Red Book due to a sharp decline in the population. This animal is characterized by thick coat and orange-white color. The Amur tiger has a thick layer of fat on its belly, which protects it from low temperatures and icy winds.

The animal is perfectly oriented in space and sees in the dark much better than any person. The length of his body reaches almost 4 meters, and his weight is 250 kg, which automatically makes him the most dangerous opponent for hunters and travelers. It develops speed very quickly when attacking and with one precise blow interrupts the cervical vertebrae of large prey to immobilize or kill it. It is not uncommon for Amur tigers to attack people and even enter populated areas.