Are you under the impression that it’s humans who scare animals? It’s time to reconsider that idea. Some animals, while seemingly harmless at first, can become ruthlessly aggressive when provoked. The animals we’ll be talking about today aren’t just prepared to attack, they’re also unafraid of humans. So, proceed with caution as we introduce you to the top 25 Most Aggressive Animals!
Cassowaries
Just watching these birds stalk their prey will really open your eyes to the whole birds = dinosaurs thing.
Saltwater Crocodile
Let’s just say you don’t need to provoke these guys to attack you. Though a two meter croc won’t eat you, a four meter one just might.
Wedge Tailed Eagles
They have no natural predators and like many other animals on this list they don’t register fear. Furthermore they have been known to viciously attack drones and other man-made objects.
Moose
While a deer will run away, a moose will stick around and fight. And probably win.
Wasps
They are the psychopaths of the animal kingdom. Don’t mess with wasps.
Geese
They look nice and friendly, but they’re not. While other birds will fly off when frightened, a goose will take any threat as a challenge.
Emus
There was even a war against Emus. Long story short…humans lost. (seriously, look up the Emu Wars, there were actually two of them)
Killer Whales
Not only are these guys brutal, they’re frighteningly smart. They fear nothing and the way they hunt, track, and kill their prey borders on genius.
Honey badgers
These little guys are incredibly fierce. In fact, they will deliberately instigate fights with much bigger animals (like lions) just for the fun of it. On top of that they are extremely smart. As one of the few animals capable of using tools, many zoos won’t even keep them. They are simply too good at escaping and too much of a threat when they do.
Jellyfish
They don’t have a brain and they are more than capable of killing you. Oh yea, and some are basically immortal.
Raccoons
They may be nervous at first, but after they realize you’re not going to steal their food they get really bold.
Ferrets
They might back up hissing when you get close but that’s not because it’s afraid of you. It’s because it’s just trying to buy a few seconds before it figures out the quickest way to kill you.
Kangaroos
They look friendly and cute. They’re not. They’ll kick you, drown you, and eviscerate you. No joke. They will tear you up in a very literal sense.
Bantam roosters
Although roosters in general are quite fearless, bantam roosters just take things to another level.
Wolverines
They are the American equivalent of the honey badger and they are just as violent. There is even a case of a wolverine killing a polar bear in a zoo.
Big cats
This depends somewhat. While cheetahs can be quite skittish, some lions and tigers are downright ferocious. There are numerous cases of Indian and African villagers being dragged off into the night never to be heard from again.
Cottonmouths
Unlike rattlesnakes, cottonmouths won’t warn you before attacking. They just attack.
Hornets
Some species of hornets are even carnivorous and eat other wasps and bees
Hippos
They kill more humans per year in Africa than any other mammal (apart from humans).
Bison
Although they won’t indiscriminately attack you like some animals on this list, bison do not show fear. They are big, all of them have horns, and they will use them to shred you to pieces if you don’t steer clear.
Bull sharks
It’s not the Great Whites you should be afraid of. It’s the bulls. They’ll eat anything and they’re extremely territorial. They can also survive for extended periods of time in fresh water.
Triggerfish
Of all the animals on our list, these guys have one of the worst tempers. Combine that with an almost ridiculous sense of territoriality and you have a vicious little beast on your hands.
Funnel web spiders
This is Australia’s answer to the arachnid world. These guys have enough venom to kill you and the disposition to not give it a second thought.
Polar bears
If you are out on the ice and see a polar bear, it’s too late. He’s already been stalking you for hours. As they say about bears, if it’s black…attack. If it’s brown…stay down. If it’s white…good night.
Taipan
The world’s most venomous snake also happens to be one of the most aggressive creatures on the planet. If you go to Australia, be cautious. Conventional stomping wisdom won’t work on these guys. They don’t feel fear. It’s not in their repertoire.