DANGEROUS LOOKING BUT RELATIVELY HARMLESS ANIMALS
Added on: 13th Jan 2016
GIANT AFRICAN MILLIPEDE
The giant African millipede is one the largest millipedes in the world.
This tropical, 256-legged arthropod only feeds on decomposing
vegetation and organic materials. In some countries,
people even keep it as a pet.
WOLFISH
Another terrifying creature living deep in the ocean, the wolfish is a
bottom-feeding fish that can measure more than 2m (6.6ft).
But humans don’t need to fear its powerful jaws; the fish
only uses its strong canine and molar teeth to crush
small invertebrates and crustaceans.
VULTURE
With a wingspan of over 3m (10ft), vultures have one of the most
fearsome reputations among all birds. They are huge and look
extremely intimidating but they are scavengers, which means
they feed on things that are already dead and are totally
harmless to you. As long as you are alive, at least.
GHARIAL
Also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, the gharial is a giant,
critically endangered reptile now only living in certain regions of
India and Nepal. The animalĀ“s teeth look formidable but in fact,
its thin and fragile jaws are incapable of eating anything
too large (say like a human).
MILK SNAKE
Milk snakes are famous for their striking similarity to the
extremely venomous coral snake, a mimicry that serves to
scare away predators. In spite of its similarity to the
Coral Snake, the milk snake is completely harmless.
SEA PIG
At first glance, the sea pig is a bizarre-looking and freaky creature
for sure. But when you get to know this tiny (just a few inches long)
blind mud-eating creature which lives 1,000m (3,300ft) deep in the
ocean, you’ll come to realize, there really is nothing to fear.
MANTA RAY
Measuring up to 7m (23ft), manta rays are large eagle rays
found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters.
Historically, these amazing animals were feared for their
enormous size and power. Nevertheless, manta rays have
been proven to be gentle, docile and sometimes
even playful animals.
WRINKLE-FACED BAT
What looks like a nightmarish monster from a sci-fi movie is
actually a little, totally harmless, fruit-eating bat native to
some countries in Central and South America.
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