Ten Animals that Can and Will Eat You

There is little in this world that taps into our most primal fears like the thought of an animal snacking on us. Just the thought of an animal eating us sends all of our senses reeling, and our fears into overload. Why is this? I feel that it is due to our guilty feelings. We snack on them, so we must be aware that they have the same right. It is something that we all have thought of however briefly. How many animals are actually capable of the feat? More than you might think. Which are the most likely? That is the focus of this article. Here are ten animals that can eat you for breakfast.(For the purpose of this list, animal is being liberally used. It may include reptiles, insects, mammals, fish, etc...)

Mountain lion - Mountain Lions are certainly capable of the feat, and in California and British Columbia they do so every so often. Mountain lions are supremely confident cats that do not tend to back down very easily. Your best bet if you cross one of these magnificent cats is to make yourself as large and aggressive as possible, and do not run. If you run, you may as well ring the dinner bell because it will chase you down. And it will catch you.

Reticulated Python - The reticulated python is a bit of a controversial addition to this list as it has been debated if this animal actually eats human beings. To me, any reptile that is longer than a school bus, and as thick as a tree is capable of swallowing me. Certainly it has eaten children, and is proven to be capable of killing a full grown deer and eating eat. You do the math.

Sharks - This is one of the most popular choices of animals that you might be eaten by. It would certainly make anyone's list and for good reason. This ancient predator has eaten people and in some cases hunted people. It is rare that a shark targets a human being, as they often mistake us for their regular lunch. The most dangerous sharks are the bull shark, great white, tiger shark, mako shark, and the hammerhead. Most any shark will dine on you given the chance and the right circumstances, however, so better to leave them alone.

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