From the kings of the jungle, to masters of the river you never want to run into in the
dark, here are 8 of the most fearless animals ever.
8.
Wild Boar When you think of a boar, you likely think
of them as pigs with tusks that are kind of mean.
It seems like Wild Boar are simple creatures, but the fact of the matter is that they're
some of the most fearless animals on Earth, and that deserves to be respected.
In fact, because of human intervention, Wild Boar are actually one of the most wide-ranging
species on Earth!
Native to forests in Europe, North Africa, China and India, they have been introduced
to New Zealand and the US where they have mixed with Native wild pigs and become kind
of a menace!!
They reproduce in such high numbers that they're actually kind of invasive to certain areas.
So, why are they fearless?
Especially since they have a lot of predators that don't seem to have trouble killing them?
Well, it comes down their social life.
Wild Boar actually have very social lives in their packs, which are female-dominated
by the way.
When they feel threatened, they'll attack.
In fact, there have been documented Wild Boar attacks on humans that go back to the Stone
Age!
And when they strike you?
They don't stop until you go down, and you stay down.
It was a favorite animal to hunt with dogs and spears.
It was a distinguishing mark of King Richard III (the third) of England and the boar’s
head was considered a delicacy.
True, they may lose more than they win, but to protect themselves, their families, and
their packs, they'll rush head-first into battle with no hesitation.
7.
Polar Bears There are many reasons for a creature to be
fearless.
It can simply be a matter of brain chemistry, or maybe because you are an Apex predator!
Sometimes...you're fearless because you know no one, can screw with you.
Which brings me...to the polar bear.
To be fair, I could've put bears as a whole on here, and I would've been justified to
do so, as bears are pretty fearless, but there's something big that separates polar bears from
other species of bear...their environment.
Forget predators, one of the biggest things that can kill animals is the weather, especially
when it's cold.
Yet, the polar bear is able to move through the frozen tundra it calls home without any
complaints.
Its fur is literally designed to keep the heat in its body.
Because of that, it can go through snow, frozen lakes, blistering winds, and more without
any fear of being severly hurt.
They are excellent swimmers and typically prey on seals.
They will stalk breathing holes and cracking ice waiting for seals to appear and then grab
them.
They can be very aggressive if necessary, because seals have some very sharp teeth!!
Mama polar bears won’t hesitate to do whatever it takes to protect their young.
And you have to admit, baby polar bear cubs are very cute!
SInce they have no natural enemies, besides us, that’s pretty good for their confidence
levels!
6.
Great White Sharks Remember that line I said about no one screwing
with you?
Yeah, that definitely applies to the legendary, and infamous, Great White Shark.
Sharks aren't as fearless as you might think, it honestly does depend on the species.
But when it comes to the baddest of the bad, the Great White tops all.
No, it's not the biggest shark, but it is one of the most aggressive, and it's never
afraid to stake its claim in the waters.
Male Great White Sharks can grow over 20 feet long, with an official record being about
26 feet long.
Their mouths are filled with razor sharp teeth, and they can jet through the water, as well
as launch themselves into the air as a hunting tactic to stun the prey they've likely caught
in the strike.
That's a pretty strong move.
And though Great White attacks on humans are often overly exaggerated, they are not afraid
to attack us.
Heck, if even one Great White on this planet decides to act like Bruce from Jaws?
We're doomed.
Ironically, that's another aspect that makes them fearless.
If they see something they think is threatening or unknown?
They'll attack it.
Many Great Whites have attacked shark cages, all to get to the tasty treat inside.
When you’re an apex predator, it’s awesome to face the challenge!!
5.
Hippo What about an animal that lives in the water
and above it?
Yes, I speak of the mighty hippo, which most definitely deserves a place on this list.
For while most people would think of hippos as docile (or hungry in some cases...), the
fact of the matter is that people who think that, haven't been too close to a hippo.
A true wild hippo I should say.
In the places they live, like Africa, (and Colombia thanks to a certain drug lord), the
natives know that they need to give these creatures a wide berth.
For while they usually won't start a fight...they dang sure will finish it.
Their jaws can bite down on someone with incredible force, and they have been known to kill humans
on occasion when things get out of hand.
They are also very territorial and hate it if you get too close.
Some rural towns are being terrorized by hippos because the only transportation is by river
and the hippos are not having it!!
Plus, to use a gaming terms, hippos are tanks!
Male hippos can weigh 4000 pounds!
That'll crush you easily, maybe even accidentally if you're not careful!
Hippos make their presence known in the rivers and waters they inhabit, you'll almost always
see their heads poking above the water.
So take that as a sign, it's ok to look...just don't get too close.
4.
Wolverine No...not Hugh Jackman, the ACTUAL wolverine,
you know, the animal his character he was named after?
Yeah, that one.
Anyway...it come to surprise that this small, yet durable animal is one of the most fearless
creatures in the world.
But it all really comes down to what the wolverines are willing to do.
For example, unlike many creatures, wolverines don't hibernate, they actually feel right
at home in winter areas, and their thick fur keeps them warm.
What's more, they like living in places that have high elevation, which is hard to maintain
but they don't care.
Wolverines have been known to cross mountains just because they can, even though there are
potentially easier roads to travel.
Cases have been found of wolverines going 18 miles in one day, and in one case, going
500 miles in 42 days.
That's a lot of traveling for a creature that can be rather small.
They are scavengers by nature, and are more than willing to go pick up the scraps.
That may not sound fearless, but sometimes letting others do the work for you, thus risking
not having anything to eat, requires great courage.
They love meat and also aren’t afraid to go hunt down some rabbits and rodents, but
these guys also aren’t afraid to attack animals that are much bigger than them like
elk, deer, and caribou!
These animals are pretty scary looking and I would definitely try to stay out of its
way!! 3.
Grey Wolf Picture this.
You're in the woods, you're lost, and all of a sudden you hear growling noises all around
you.
What is the worst thing that can pop up?
If you thought wolves, you're right.
For wolves are fearless in every sense of the word, and you do not want to be on their
"prey list."
Wolves often get a bad rap, they're seen as "evil" creatures, when in fact, they're just
adapting to the environment around them.
They're actually very intelligent, and cunning, and they know the value of working as a team.
Fun fact, wild wolves can learn to work together very quickly, but if you put some wild dogs
together, they can't work together.
As for their fearlessness, that often comes from their pack mentality.
For they know that if one wolf can't take down some prey, one of its other pack members
will.
In fact, the term "lone wolf" isn't as common as you might think.
It does happen, which further proves their fearlessness, but they prefer to be in their
packs because they know about strength in numbers.
Wolves are also not afraid to go toe-to-toe against bigger and deadlier foes, and they're
able to travel across all kinds of terrain.
In many ways, the wolves, especially the Grey Wolf, are the top dog of their kingdom.
And that's probably why they're one of my favorite animals ever.
I'm just saying.
2.
Lion The King of the Jungle definitely deserves
a spot on the list, and a high one at that.
Ironically though, lions don't live in jungles, they live in open plains.
This is a case of mistranslation, as "Jungle" is translated from Hindi, and in that language
it means, "not an inhabited place."
Mainly, not inhabited by humans.
Regardless, lions are very fearless, but not just the males, the females are fierce, and
are sometimes just as fearless as the males.
It's the lionesses who do most of the hunting, with the male lion taking the rest.
That's fearless in my mind, to have so much confidence in your status that you know your
pride will respect you even when you don't hunt and make sure you get your do.
Plus, the lion (male or female) is just such an incredible and intimidating creature that
it's almost stupid to think they're anything but fearless.
And yeah, I know there are stories about "cowardly lions", but think about why those were made.
They were meant to be oxymorons, as the real life equivalents were anything but cowardly.
So, if the "king of the jungle" isn't the top spot...who is?
1.
Honey Badger That's right, honey badger don't care, they
care at all, and that's why they're the No.1 fearless animal on my list.
And no, I'm not doing this just because of the popular meme, it's actually a fact documented
by Guinness Book of World Records.
But why are they so fearless?
Simple, they are incredibly tough to kill.
Now, when I say that, I don't mean they're hard to catch, or that they have an evasive
style that makes predators miss a lot.
Rather, their skin has become so hard that between humans and animals, it's hard to penetrate.
How tough is it?
It can resist the bites of most big cats.
How tough is it?
If you shot an arrow at it, or tried to jab it with a spear, it wouldn't do anything!
Even a machete barely does damage against the skin of a Honey Badger.
Taking it to another level, their skin, which is very rubbery, allows them to be very mobile
even when they are caught in the mouth of a foe.
So they'll literally wriggle and squirm until they can get their hands and feet into a position
of strength and will claw and scratch their foes until they drop them.
That's fearless.
Oh, and did I mention that Honey Badgers are pretty much immune to most animal poisons?
Yeah, they are, and even when a poison gets through their skin, they usually only get
knocked out!
As if all of this wasn't enough to get you to respect this fearless animal, Honey Badgers
are known to be incredibly intelligent, which makes them a very vicious predator.
Let's recap, shall we?
Near impenetrable skin, great mobility even in the mouth of a predator, immune to poisons
(pretty much), and very intelligent.
Why wouldn't the Honey Badger be the most fearless animal in the world?
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