10 MOST DANGEROUS ANIMALS OF AMAZON RAINFORESTS!
The Amazon rainforest is one of the world's most diverse and intriguing ecosystems.
As a result, it is home to not only the most colourful but also the most deadly species.
Let’s have a look at Amazons top ten deadly animals. The video is going to be amazing, so make sure you stick to the end.
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10. Red Bellied Piranhas
The piranhas are probably the most feared predator of Amazon rainforest. Apart from the media image, the powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth of red-bellied piranhas force us to believe so. But contrary to common belief, piranhas primarily feed on fishes, insects, mollusks, crustaceans, algae and seeds. The group attack from red-bellied piranhas is rare. During starving period or when provoked, they attack in a group. A group of hungry piranhas will attack almost anything they found within their range. To your surprise, a group of piranhas could strip even the flesh of a large animal within minutes. The sharp, triangular teeth and powerful jaws aid them in such an attack. The red-bellied piranhas not always aggressive towards humans. Piranha attacks on humans are rare. However, in the dry season when food is scarce, they may attack even humans.
9. Green Anaconda Snake
From highly venomous pit vipers to the fearsome South American rattlesnake, the Amazon is home to a wide variety of deadly and dangerous snakes. The enormous green anaconda, though, is possibly the most terrifying. It is the world's longest snake, reaching lengths of over 30 feet and weighing more than 500 pounds. They are not venomous, which is great news! But, regardless of the size of their prey, they use their immense muscle force to choke and smother it before swallowing it whole without chewing. In the water, they are especially agile and sneaky, lurking in the Amazon River in search of whatever they can strike and overwhelm, such as jaguars, caimans, turtles, wild pigs, deer, and even humans. Because of the size of their meals, these snakes don't need to eat as frequently as other snakes, and can go months without eating.
8. The black Caiman:
The black caiman is one of the largest alligators in the world and one of the most fearsome predators in the Amazon rainforest. It does not hesitate to eat any other animal in the Amazon — whether monkeys, sloths, piranhas, wild pigs, giant otters, dogs, anacondas or other caimans. With their powerful jaws, they grab their prey and drown it, swallowing it whole whenever possible. If it is too big, they wait for it to rot a little then bite it into smaller chunks. Several attacks on humans have been recorded, although humans are usually only at risk from individuals over 13 feet (4 meters) long — the black caiman can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) long.
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