On our site, we have repeatedly turned to the theme of Australia, but again and again I want to plunge into the enchanting world of nature of this unique corner of our beautiful planet. More recently, we talked about the largest cities of this continent. And today, the object of our study will be the most dangerous animals in Australia, which live on land, as well as in the waters of the ocean off the coast of the Green Continent.
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Geographic cone
Let's start from the depths of the ocean, and imagine one of the most dangerous inhabitants of the Great Barrier Reef - a geographic cone. It looks like a pretty, and even a beautiful mollusk, in fact a ruthless killer.
The bite of this inhabitant of the ocean depths is mortally dangerous for people, and according to statistics, every year Conus geographus causes the death of 2-3 people. Mostly tragedies occur when a diver wants to satisfy simple human curiosity.
So now, knowing from the photo what this predator looks like, you will not touch it with your hands.
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Mulga
This beautiful, but very poisonous snake has a second name - Brown Royal Snake. You can meet with a snake almost anywhere in the continent, except for the states of Victoria and Tasmania.
Adult individuals reach sizes up to 3 m in length, and feed on small lizards, small birds, insects, and can also eat snakes, including poisonous ones.
One of the most dangerous snakes in Australia is capable of isolating up to 150 mg of poison in one bite.
TheBiggest.ru already wrote about the most poisonous snakes in the world, those interested are very advised to look at them!
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Scorpio
Most of Australia is covered with rocky deserts, so there is one of the most dangerous representatives of the arthropod order - scorpion.
Of particular danger are the three-tape scorpions found in the vast continent. They inject poison with a sting located on the tail.
The bite of these arachnids is very painful, causes allergies, and for patients with heart disease and children, meeting with a scorpion can be fatal.
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Sting rays
Off the coast of Australia, you can also meet with a dangerous marine creature - stingrays, which received the Latin name Dasyatididae.
On the tail of the ramp there is one or two poisonous thorns, with which it strikes its victim. These spikes easily pierce human skin, affecting internal organs.
The famous TV presenter and zoologist Steve Irwin, who was struck in the heart by a ramp, was killed by such a ramp.
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Fire ants
Dangerous small insects attack their prey in a large colony, leaving almost no chance of salvation.
Fire ants live in anthills, and a colony can be hundreds of thousands of individuals. They bite their offenders wherever possible by injecting poisonous acid into the body.
Ants have two types of weapons, firstly, these are powerful jaws. And secondly, poison, which causes strong allergic reactions in people. With numerous bites, you must immediately help. Otherwise, a person may die.
And about the largest ants in the world, you can read an interesting article!
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Australian sea wasp
Another dangerous inhabitant of the deep sea that lives off the coast of Australia is the Australian sea wasp, or Chironex fleckeri.
Turning to Wikipedia, you can find out that the tentacles of this jellyfish are completely covered with stinging cells, which can burn very much. If you do not immediately provide first aid, a person burned by a jellyfish can die within a few hours.
Australian beaches even display warning signs that a deadly creature may be encountered in the water.
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Tiger shark
This marine predator is one of the four most dangerous sharks for humans, and meeting it does not bode well.
Throughout the history of the study, 660 cases of Tiger shark attacks on humans were recorded, many of which were fatal.
The jaws equipped with sharp teeth are so strong that they can even split a tortoise shell, which is to say about human flesh.
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White tailed spider
The spider from the large Lampona family is home to the south and east of the Australian continent, and got its name due to the fact that the very tip of its body is painted white.
A dangerous predator does not weave a web, but roams in search of food, or awaits a potential prey in ambush. Because of this, he often climbs into homes, and can bite a person.
The bite of a white-tailed spider is quite painful, causing swelling and severe redness at the site of the bite. Australians, knowing the peculiarity of a spider to hide in the house, check linen, clothes and shoes before use.
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Cassowary
In appearance, beautiful and graceful creatures are considered the most dangerous birds on the planet, from the paws of which in Australia 2-3 people die annually.
His main weapon, in addition to a powerful beak, are sharp, triangular in shape, claws. It is with its claws that the flightless bird breaks its prey.
Unlike ostriches, which strike only directly, cassowaries are able to strike in different directions.
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Dubois Sea Snake
Among the 30 species of sea snakes that live in the waters off the coast of Australia and Tasmania, the Dubois snake is rightfully considered the most dangerous.
Unlike other sea snakes, her lungs are well developed, which is why she feels great without air for an entire hour.
Her massive body has a cylindrical shape, which is slightly flattened to the tail. This configuration allows the snake to swim quickly, overtaking its prey.
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Wild dog dingo
An experienced hunter and killer, the Dingo dog is fast and hardy. The history of multiple attacks of these wild dogs on people who ended in death.
A flock of these animals can drive any beast. In size many times superior to themselves. They hunt mainly in small flocks.
Dogs have very sharp and large fangs, with which they easily grab the victim and tear it to pieces.
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Blue octopus
Despite its small size, this octopus, living from the islands of Japan to Australia, is very dangerous.
He bites his prey with his beak, a bit like the beak of a parrot. When bitten, it releases a large amount of poison that can kill 26 people at the same time.
They usually wait for their victims in an ambush, and they are very difficult to notice, since they practically do not merge with the color of the bottom.
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Western brown snake
Of all Australian snakes, this snake, living, despite the name, throughout the country, is considered the most aggressive. Even with little danger, she would prefer to attack, not flee.
When bitten, the poison releases very little, but a small dose is enough to lead to death. When attacking, it collapses in the form of the Latin letter S, and then makes a sharp attack.
Australia has already recorded 22 deaths from a bite of a western brown snake.
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Black Widow
The scientific name of this dangerous spider is Latrodectus mactans, and about 2 thousand attacks on people are recorded annually. In addition, 15 deaths have already been recorded after being bitten by a Black Widow.
The spider is very small and has a discreet color, which makes it very difficult to notice. Inadvertently hitting the spider, he stings with lightning speed in response, not even trying to escape.
The consequences of a bite are very painful, and without qualified help a person can die.
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The bees
Bees live all over the planet, and in Australia there are 2 thousand species, and only one of them imported from outside. Everyone knows that after a bite, a bee dies, but bee venom affects human health in different ways.
For many people, a bee sting causes a severe allergy, difficulty breathing. Cases of a bite in the throat lead to asphyxia, if no help is given during.
In any case, even the healthiest people should avoid encountering a bee swarm.
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Coastal Taipan
The incredibly fast and very poisonous Australian snake is found on the northeast and north coast of the continent, as well as in New Guinea.
Taipans are also one of the largest snakes in Australia, with sharp and long teeth growing up to 1 cm. The venom of the snake is one of the most toxic among the poisonous snakes of the planet.
When bitten, even the smallest dose of taipan poison is enough for a person to die. Even the introduction of an antidote does not always guarantee salvation.
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Leukopautin spider
This is the largest and most dangerous spider of the Australian continent, and its powerful cheliceurs are able to bite through not only the skin, but also the nail and light shoes of a person.
When attacking, it can bite its victim several times, sometimes introducing deadly poison directly into the bone. Spiders live in burrowed ditches, and hunt from ambush.
The poison is so strong that if you do not enter the antidote on time, death occurs within an hour, and the children die in 15 minutes.
By the way, TheBiggest.ru has an article about the largest spiders in the world!
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Combed crocodile
The age of this unique inhabitant of our planet is more than 380 million years. Despite their clumsy appearance, combed crocodiles are so fast that when attacked, it is almost impossible to escape from his powerful jaws.
During the hunt, it is immersed in water, practically merging with the natural environment, so it is very difficult to detect it. It is worth noting that a crocodile often attacks neither because it is hungry, but simply protecting its territory.
The jaws of this crocodile are so powerful that once a person or other animal gets into them, they will not be able to get out.
If you are interested in crocodiles, then we have an article about the largest crocodiles in the world.
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Great White Shark
Agree that the Great White Shark is the most terrible and dangerous marine animal. The jaws of this marine giant are so strong that they can easily bite a person in half.
In addition, this is one of the oldest inhabitants of the planet, which has not changed at all during the evolutionary process. Dolphins, killer whales, sea lions die from their teeth, and these are by no means small creatures.
Recently, there has been a decrease in the number of white shark attacks on humans, and in 2000, 10 people died during their attack.
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Mosquitoes of the Kusaka clan
The first place among the most dangerous animals in Australia belongs to the small insect mosquito Aëdes, which is a carrier of 4 deadly diseases.
The most terrible disease is the fever of the Ross River, which begins to develop in the human body immediately after a bite. Over the past 7 years, more than 20 thousand people have died from this disease on the continent.
Thus, such tiny creatures are capable of causing such tremendous harm, pain and suffering to infected people.
So our list of the 20 most dangerous representatives of the fauna of the continent has come to an end, and as you can see, there are more dangerous animals here than anywhere else on our planet. So, going on a tourist trip to Australia, remember that sometimes there is a mortal danger behind the beauty and grandeur of nature.
Article author: Valery Skiba