The ranking is based on the sum of the five individual scores of predators. They are all nature's finest hunters. Do you know these ten animals?
Leopard (scientific name: panthera pardus) is a large carnivore, body shaped like a tiger, but significantly smaller; head and tail long, short limbs; yellow hair, covered with black ring spots; the head spots are small and dense, the back spots are dense and large, the spots are round or oval plum-like patterns, and quite similar to ancient copper coins, so it is also known as the "golden leopard". The forefoot has 5 toes, the hind foot has 4 toes, and the claws are grayish white and retractable. It lives in forests, shrublands, wetlands, deserts and other environments, and its nests are mostly built in dense trees, shrubs or caves. The camp lives alone, often at night, resting in trees or caves during the day. In places where food is abundant, the range of activity is relatively fixed; when food is scarce, it wanders for tens of kilometers to forage. Guard their own more fixed territory, the male's realm is larger than the female's. It preys on a variety of ungulates, but also monkeys, rabbits, rodents, birds and fish, and also eats sweet berries in autumn. When food was scarce, he also sneaked into the village at night to steal poultry and livestock. It is widely distributed, spanning many parts of Asia and Africa, from the Himalayas to the Sahara Desert.
Coyotes ( scientific name : canis latrans ) are a species of canid in the genus Canines , closely related to the gray wolf. Because there are as many as 19 subspecies, there are many differences in body size, generally weighing between 7-21 kg and body length of 75-100 cm. Coyotes are native to vast areas of the North American continent, from Alaska in the north to Panama in the south. European explorers first discovered the animal in the southwestern United States. Coyotes generally hunt alone, occasionally forming small groups. The average lifespan is 6-10 years. The English word "coyote" for coyote is borrowed from Mexican Spanish and originally came from the local Aztec tribes. Coyotes are one of the most widely distributed canines in the Americas and are extremely adaptable, seeing them in forests, swamps, grasslands, and even pastures and plantations. Since coyotes are not very afraid of humans, coyotes are also found on the outskirts of towns from time to time. He lives in groups and often chases after predators. Most of them eat meat, feeding on herbivores and rodents; Occasionally, carrion, plants, or omnivorous foods are eaten occasionally.
Polar bear (Latin scientific name: ursus maritimus), is the world's largest land carnivore, also known as the white bear, and is cute. It is usually white in appearance, but also has colors such as yellow, and is huge and fierce. Polar bears have the same vision and hearing as humans, but their sense of smell is extremely sensitive, 7 times that of dogs; The fastest speed when running can reach 60km/h, which is 1.5 times that of the world 100 meters champion. Due to the rise in global temperatures, the Ice Floes in the Arctic have gradually begun to melt, and the former homes of polar bears have been damaged to a certain extent, and are likely to become extinct in the near future, requiring human protection.
Bengal tiger, also known as Indian tiger, the world's second largest tiger subspecies, is currently the largest number of the most widely distributed tiger subspecies, the subspecies of white tiger, golden tiger, silver tiger, snow tiger and other mutants, male tiger generally weigh 97-260 kg. In 1758 it was identified by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus as a model species of tigers (panthera tigris). The Bengal tiger is mainly distributed in India and Bangladesh, is a representative animal of these two countries, and is one of the world's endangered wildlife. In general, Bengal tigers mature at about 3-4 years of age, with females half a year ahead of males.
The cheetah (scientific name: acinonyx jubatus), also known as the Indian leopard, is a species of cat and the only species in the genus Cheetah. Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land, reaching speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour. Cheetahs have black spots all over their bodies. There is a black stripe from the corner of the mouth to the corner of the eye, and a black ring at the end of the tail; The hairs on the back of the neck are relatively long, like very short mane, slender in size, with long legs and a small head. Cheetahs are carnivores, and their main diet is various antelopes, such as gazelles and springboks. Cheetahs only hunt one prey at a time, running very fast, the lifespan of cheetahs in the wild is generally 15 years, mainly distributed in Africa and other places, there are 5 subspecies in existence, and the red species list is vulnerable.
Toucans are basically intact individuals, and due to the nature of the surrounding rock, basic imprints are preserved. In front of this early bird fossil, you can see its head at a glance, especially the snout is particularly large, and the teeth in the mouth are also very clear, as far as the individual is concerned, it is also larger than the previous birds of the same origin, from the mouth it looks very similar to the common crow now, but the toucan is not much like the crow, it is an early and very primitive bird.
Nile crocodile (scientific name crocodylus niloticus, crocodylus derived from the Greek krokodeilos; niloticus means "Nile") is the largest crocodile in Africa, second only to the largest bay crocodile, and the most studied of all 23 crocodile species. The Nile crocodile is found on the African continent and on the island of Madagascar, mainly in rivers and lakes. At night, you will be in the water, and at sunrise, you will go ashore to sunbathe. They prey on antelopes, zebras, buffaloes, etc., and can even hunt hippos, lions, and sometimes attack humans. The nile crocodile has a lifespan of 70-100 years.
The African lion is the largest cat in the African savannah and is the fiercest beast in Africa. African lions are generally divided into 9 subspecies (including Asiatic lions), the largest of which are the Kruger lion and The Katanga lion. African lions are widely distributed in the grasslands south to north of the Sahara Desert in Africa, and are known as the "King of the Prairie" and "the King of All Beasts".
Killer whale (scientific name: orcinus orca) is a large toothed whale with a length of 8-10 meters, a weight of about 9 tons, a slightly rounded head, and an inconspicuous beak; a high and upright dorsal fin, curved up to 1 meter; and a black and white body. The two wing bones are separated from each other. The temporal fossa is large. The mandible is relatively short. There are 10-12 conical teeth in each dentition of the upper and lower jaws. Slender mouth, sharp teeth, fierce temperament, carnivores, good at attacking prey, is a natural enemy of penguins, seals and other animals. Sometimes they also attack other cetaceans, even great white sharks, which can be called the overlord of the sea. Killer whales are highly social animals, with a number of groups making up families that are the most stable in the animal kingdom. Some of the killer whales' complex social behaviors, hunting techniques, and vocal communication are considered evidence that killer whales have their own culture. It is found in almost all marine areas, from the equator to the polar waters. There is no limit to its range in water temperature or depth. The distribution extends to many enclosed or semi-enclosed seas such as the Gulf of Alaska, the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Gulf of California, the Gulf of Mexico, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf.
The great white shark (scientific name: carcharodon carcharias), also known as man-eating sharks, is the largest carnivorous fish, up to 6.5 meters long, weighing 3200 kg, the tail is crescent-shaped, the teeth are large and serrated, triangular, the teeth are 10 cm long, and the large offensive shark. But because of its particularly large size, it can be considered to be the ultimate predator of the food chain, that is, the highest consumer. Great white sharks are found in tropical and temperate regions of the oceans , generally living in open ocean areas , but often entering inland waters. They prefer to prey on seals, sea lions, and occasionally dolphins and whale carcasses. The great white shark first appeared in the Miocene and is the only surviving member of the genus Man-Eating Shark. Therefore, its survival is very difficult, and it can be said that the existence of every great white shark is a miracle of the evolution of life, just like the dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period. As the population of the great white shark is decreasing and on the verge of extinction, the great white shark is now listed as a protected species in the world and hunting is prohibited. Considered a marine killer because of its large size and aggressiveness, it was filmed as a film of the same name and made into a game of the same name.
In addition to the ten animals listed above, what other animals do you think can be regarded as the most ferocious predators?