Dangerous predators

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Lions are considered dangerous predatory mammals. They are from the feline family. They live largely in the continent of Africa and the Indian subcontinent. They feed on antelopes, pigs, zebras, deer, and some other types of animals. Lions are considered social animals, as they live in groups called “herds,” which mostly consist of... From one male and from a large number of females, the female lion is called “lioness” and his young is called “cub.” The female’s gestation period lasts about 110 days. The male lion is characterized by the presence of thick hair around the face and neck, and this characteristic is not found in the female, and the color is Lions are usually brown, and their speed is about 56 km per hour. A lion can live for a period of 15 years, and its weight can reach 249 kg. Lions are responsible for killing approximately 250 people annually.^[XNUMX]

Panthers

Cheetahs are considered dangerous predatory mammals. They are also from the feline family, and they live in parts of southern Africa, although they previously lived in most of Africa, the Mediterranean East, and parts of Asia. Cheetahs feed on deer, antelope, pigs, rodents, birds, and fish, and their pregnancy lasts for a period of time. The female cheetah lives for about 92 days. The color of the cheetah’s fur is pale yellow covered with many small black spots, and its belly is white. The cheetah is considered the fastest animal on the face of the earth, as its speed reaches 114 km per hour. It can live for a period of 15 years, and it can reach Its weight reaches 54 kg.^[XNUMX]

crocodiles

Crocodiles are considered dangerous predatory reptiles. They are large reptiles, as there are 13 different types of crocodiles. The smallest crocodile is the dwarf crocodile, which reaches a length of 1.7 metres, and the largest crocodile is the saltwater crocodile, which reaches a length of 7 meters and weighs up to 1000 kg. Crocodiles live in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Crocodiles feed on fish, birds, frogs, and crustaceans, as well as some large prey. Crocodiles lay between 10 to 60 eggs at a time, and crocodile chicks remain in the eggs for 55 to 110 days before emerging. Among them, the lifespan of some types of crocodiles can reach 30 years and others up to 70 years. It is worth noting that crocodiles are responsible for killing approximately 1000 people every year.^[XNUMX]

Sharks

Sharks are considered dangerous aquatic predators. Sharks often live in warm oceans, and very few species live in cold oceans. They live in the depths of the seas and oceans and sometimes in bays. There are 400 species of sharks. Sharks feed on various fish, molluscs and crustaceans. Marine mammals such as seals, manatees, turtles, and in most types of sharks, small fish hatch inside the mother and then emerge alive.^[XNUMX]

hyenas

In general, hyenas avoid humans, and do not mix with them or attack them to a large extent. However, several cases of hyena attacks on humans have been recorded in Africa. Hyenas are distinguished by their appearance that resembles dogs, and their voice that resembles the sound of loud laughter.

hippopotamus

The hippopotamus is known for its huge appearance and plump body. It is considered one of the most dangerous predators due to its sharp teeth capable of tearing apart its prey. The hippopotamus spends most of its time in the water and only comes out to hunt. It is worth noting that the force of a hippo’s bite is twice the force of a lion’s bite. Responsible for killing approximately 500 humans every year.