21 Animals You Won’t Want To Meet On Your Travels

There are lots of animals that simply don’t deserve their dangerous reputation. Did you know, for example, that sharks are notorious for attacking humans, yet the actual number of attacks is quite low? Similarly, the Goliath bird-eating spider is a terrifying beast, but it’s not remotely dangerous to humans; it can only sting you with the force of a wasp and primarily eats worms, frogs, and other amphibious animals. The animals on this list, however, are legitimately dangerous, and if you encounter them, you’d better make yourself scarce. Here, in no particular order, are 21 animals you won’t want to meet on your travels.

1. Sharks

Swimming in the ocean is a popular holiday activity, but it’s crucial to ensure all safety measures are in place before taking a dip.

• Shark attacks do happen, although they are rare.
• The likelihood of an attack often depends on the ocean you are swimming in.

Remember, these predatory creatures can attack humans.

2. Lions

Lions look and sound fierce, and they earn that reputation.

• They rarely attack humans unless their territory is encroached upon.
• As human villages get closer to lion dens, attack frequencies increase.

Lions are known to be savage hunters, and their reputation for danger is well-deserved. Unfortunately, they are also victims of habitat loss.