Are of afraid of venturing into the woods because of the countless creatures that live there? Don’t worry because we have a list that can ease your concerns and help you understand the wonders of the great outdoors alongside our furry (and not-so-furry) friends.
In response to the question, “What’s an animal that is not as dangerous as people think?” we delved into the world of misunderstood creatures. It’s amazing to discover how certain animals have earned reputations as vicious killers when, in reality, they are far from it. Join us as we explore the tales and wisdom shared by people who shed light on creatures you think are deadly but are actually quite harmless. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the truth behind these misconstrued beings.
Cute Kitties
“Cheetahs. Don’t run. They are skittish. They don’t expect the prey not to run. No documented case of a cheetah attacking a human in the wild ever. Just stand your ground and look big.
The only big cat that will work with.”
“The first lesson in the bush in Botswana is not to run because food runs.
Works most of the time.”
Overestimating Animals
“I’m from Zimbabwe, and 98% of the time, the people that wild animals kill are almost always tourists or people from rich countries. Hippos mostly kill locals while crossing rivers. Random animal attacks are rare, but the tourists almost always walk into danger to take pictures, or they think the animal is cute and doesn’t look dangerous, opening car windows to feed animals, etc. I think they should publicize the statistics of how many are getting killed, but they won’t do it to boost tourism; If I had a choice whether to run through a herd of buffalo vs. a pride of lions, I would choose to run through the lions.”
If Looks Could Kill
“Y’all ever seen a potter wasp? It’s a hornet-ish bugger with a needle-thin abdomen that flies around, looking like it packs a nastier sting than five yellowjackets combined.
Turns out, more docile and less painful than a yellowjacket. It just has a frightening appearance.”
“I’m gonna run from it anyways because I’m terrified of anything that both flies and stings.”
Silly Stingrays
“Stingrays. They usually swim away from you. That one that killed Steve Irwin was huge and was probably having a bad day and attacked.”
“If it helps, one of the main food interests for juvenile great white sharks is stingrays.”
“So what you’re saying is that where there are stingrays, there are sharks?”
Glorious Gorillas
“Gorillas.”
Many people seem to think that they are aggressive animals who, if you were to find yourself standing in front of, you are about to get torn apart or bludgeoned to death. They are herbivores. They have been studied extensively to be inherently peaceful animals that avoid violence unless, of course, all other options are exhausted. People literally go on walking tours up into mountains in the heart of gorilla territories and sit around families of them with the silverback present.”
Bad Name
“The Incredibly Deadly Viper. Apparently, it’s a misnomer.”
“What they mean is that the Incredibly Deadly Viper is, in fact, an elapid snake.”
Less Friendly
“Moose. They aren’t as dangerous as people think. They are even more dangerous.”
“When I started reading, I’m like, this person has no clue what they are talking about, and then at the end, I’m like, yes, they do. Well done.”
“And comparatively, the Rhino is much more docile.”
Scary Sharks
“I hear sharks will leave you completely the heck alone if you stay out of the ocean.”
“I go to the beach every year. I always worry about sharks. So, as I’ve gotten older, I don’t go very far out into the water. But last year at the beach I saw a shark. He was thrashing around angrily with his teeth on full display. It was terrifying. No one was bitten, thank God. He was probably 15-20 feet away from me.”
Bad Bears
“Black bears as long as you leave them be. Grizzlies and polar bears will destroy you, though.”
“Yeah, encountered black bears before, back in the day. Generally, just pointing a gun at them was all it took to get them to nope out. They might not understand the mechanics, but they seemed well aware of the danger guns represented.”
Kind Spiders
“Tarantulas. They are depicted as deadly in so many movies, but like bees and wasps, their bite, while painful, isn’t generally harmful to humans unless you’re allergic.”
“Their urticating hairs are probably more of a threat than their bite.”
“Ah, the New World tarantula problem. I accidentally got some off my rose hair’s molt once, and holy crap, did I regret everything.”
Helpful Animal
“Opossums. They’re super timid and very RARELY carry rabies. You want them in your yard.”
“They’re more likely to poop all over themselves than bite you. I had a rescue once many years ago, and she was honestly the sweetest thing.
Good Warning
“Don’t listen to anyone else; crocodiles and alligators are dangerous.”
“Crocs are definitely dangerous because they will come after you. Gators are dangerous in the way sharks are, where they present danger if attacking, but that likelihood is much lower, making them ‘relatively’ less dangerous. But this doesn’t mean approach them; it just means leave them alone, and if you run into one, be chill, and you’re likely to get away without an encounter.”
Little Reference
“Small white rabbits. Monty Python has given them a bad rap. Actually, strike that; my small white rabbit chewed a hole in my shoe today. My leg could be next. Run away!”
“I warned you, but did you listen to me? Oh, no, it’s just a harmless little bunny, isn’t it?”
Moving Along
“Your average garden snake is chill and just wants to slither along.”
“I live in Australia. Your advice is terrible.”
“It should be common knowledge that none of the animals mentioned here applies to Australia. Beautiful country, but I’ve heard about the snakes and the spiders.”
Good Luck
“Black cats. No, they don’t bring bad luck.”
“I have one laying on my shoulder/ribs at the moment. The only dangerous thing about him is that he’s fat.”
Helpful Honey
“Honey bees. People are terrified of them, but the last thing a honeybee wants to do is sting you. They just want to work and protect their beehive.”
“Ground hornets, on the other hand, are completely horrible. You can be 20 feet away from a hole, minding your own business. Then boom, stung right in the butt.”
Sea Cats
“Sharks.”
“Sharks are chill as heck. They’re like giant sea cats. They’re curious, get places they shouldn’t be, and want to play with things. Unfortunately, they don’t have hands or paws, so they use their mouth. And they will tell you when to leave them alone.”
False Stories
“Wolves. In the whole of recorded history, there have been very few reported wolf attacks on people. Yet they are portrayed like these evil, aggressive monsters that pounce on you at first sight.”
Joyful Jaguars
“Jaguars. There’s only one recorded case of a jaguar attacking and killing a human. Jaguars are actually as interested in us as we are in them. They study us the way we study them. It’s quite cute.”
Pretty Piranhas
“Piranhas.”
“I can’t take them seriously. When I was a kid, someone put one… like a single one, in a lake in Canada, and it washed up dead on the beach. They shut the thing down for like two weeks to try and find more because of the public outcry.”
Crazy Cows
“Cows will mess you up.”
“Claims adjuster here – I handle farm casualty claims specifically. The amount of car-cow collisions is staggering. Neither side wins-cow is usually dead, and the car is usually totaled. Occupants of the car often hurt.”
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