Scariest Wild Animals

#15 American Crocodile

 
Folks in Florida and swampy areas know all too well that the American Crocodile is incredibly dangerous. Small pets, children and even adults have fallen prey to these beasts.
 

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15: American Crocodile
Folks in Florida and swampy areas know all too well that the American Crocodile is incredibly dangerous. Small pets, children and even adults have fallen prey to these beasts.
14: Hippo
Aw, look at the cute little hippo, it's so ungainly and friendly. Nope, these guys are actually quite vicious and will not only feast on each other, but they have been known to attack humans too. Don't let their bulk fool you, they can move fast!
13: Mosquitos
Wait, are we supposed to be afraid of a little mosquito? What? You say they kill millions of people every year? Where did we put the Off...
12: Possum
Wait, don't they just play "possum" and are harmless? Nope, not only is their bite nasty, but they spread all sorts of diseases to humans and pets.
11: Saltwater Crocodile
These scary beasties have no problem taking down a human for a light little snack. Did we mention they can travel at speeds of up to 40mph?
10: Sydney Funnel Web Spider
It's looks aren't the only thing that's scary, this spider packs enough venom to kill several people.
9: Grizzly Bear
Unlike their cousins the black and brown bear, Grizzly Bears fancy the taste of human flesh and they aren't afraid to go get a meal to go.
8: Black Mamba
Considered to be one of the deadliest snakes on earth -- that's good enough for us, we don't want to know any more!
7: Goliath Bird Eating Spider
Wait -- what? This thing eats birds?!? Ok, that just cemented our case of arachnophobia.
6: Golden Dart Frog
Awww, isn't it cute? Just don't touch, this one is considered one of the most toxic creatures on earth, packing enough venom on their skin to kill you and five of your friends!
5: Lion's Mane Jellyfish
Beautiful? Definitely. Deadly? You better believe it. These jellyfish have tentacles that can grow up to 120 feet long, and you'll never see it coming.
4: Botfly
The common botfly is a nuisance for both animals and humans. These lovely creatures lay their eggs underneath your skin, where they get all nice and warm before hatching and crawling out!
3: Vampire Bats
Yep, they really do suck blood. Normally they only go after cows, but they can bite humans and spread all sorts of diseases like rabies. In fact, these little guys can kill a cow if enough of them feed at one time.
2: Badgers
These critters have earned their reputation as one of the most vicious animals to meet if they are cornered. Look at those fangs!
1: Crows
It's just a bird right? Well, not so much. Crows are incredibly intelligent, have their own language, are well organized and instead of flocks, they call a group of crows a murder. Do you need any more evidence? We are convinced they are ready to take over at any time.