Oct 26, 2024, 05:11 PM IST

10 most aggressive animals in the world

Shweta Singh

Despite their herbivorous diet, hippos are highly territorial and aggressive, responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than most other animals.

Hippopotamus

Found in African rivers, the Nile crocodile attacks anything that enters its territory and is one of the deadliest animals in the world.

Nile Crocodile

Known as “Black Death,” this large and unpredictable animal can charge at threats, making it extremely dangerous to humans and predators.

Cape Buffalo

The honey badger is fearless, attacking animals much larger than itself and fiercely defending itself against threats.

Honey Badger

Known for its aggressive behavior, this small marsupial will bite and snap, especially when defending food.

Tasmanian Devil

This large, flightless bird has powerful legs and sharp claws that can deliver fatal blows to potential threats.

Cassowary

The black mamba is highly venomous and highly aggressive, known to strike multiple times if it feels threatened.

Black Mamba

This shark is known for its aggressive tendencies, often attacking animals and humans in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

Bull Shark

With almost no fear of humans, polar bears are aggressive hunters that have been known to attack people unprovoked in the Arctic.

Polar Bear