Senin, 12 Desember 2011

World's Most Amazing Animals

World's Most Amazing Animals - Be stunned !

Really all animals are very amazing and each one is very unique and different in their own way. Animals that might seem fairly mundane that we encounter often we might not think of as the world's most amazing animals and yet they might surprise you with your capabilities. For example a cat can hear ultrasonic noises that mice make and that are two high pitches for humans or even dogs, while a Squirrel can fall from 100 feet and survive!
Amazing though they are, these are still not the world's most amazing animals, and the abilities of some creatures are simply astonishing. Here we will look at some of the world's most amazing animals and what they can do that sets them apart.



Dirrocoelium Dendeiticum
Starting off with this type of parasitic flatworm, this is one of the world's most amazing animals and so unusual that it almost seems like science fiction. What makes it so amazingly unique is it's ability to control the mind of ants. Yes, at one stage in its life cycle this flat worm will be eaten by an ant, at which point it will travel up to its brain and latch onto the motor cortex giving it complete control of all the ant's movements. During this phase, the flat worm will then use this ability to steer the ant onto the tip of a blade of grass to be eaten by a cow so that it can breed inside the cow's stomach. At once fascinating and disconcerting, and certainly one of the world's most amazing animals.

Gigantic Octopus
The gigantic octopus is so much one of the world's most amazing animals that it has actually become the thing of legend. The gigantic octopus has never been found in its entirety, but single tentacles have. Bigger than the already impressive colossal squid and other large sea creatures, it is believed that this is the 'Kraken' of legend and capable of sinking large boats.

Whales
Whales are impressive and some of the world's most amazing animals due to their size first and foremost because of their huge size, as the biggest animals on Earth. But perhaps even more amazing is the fact that they can communicate through a layer of the sea that allows their whale song to travel over great distances - over hundreds of miles. Almost like telephone, or more like internet, for whales.

Tardigrade
The tardigrade, sometimes referred to affectionately by scientists as the 'water bear', is a microscopic creature that apparently walks with the gait of a bear - which isn't what makes it one of the world's most amazing animals. That honour goes to the fact that this creature can live in incredibly hostile and uninhabitable conditions - including in deep space - and abandoned for ten days in space they were found to be able to survive with no oxygen, no light and no nutrients of any kind. On Earth they are also one of the world's most amazing animals in terms of hardiness and can survive without food for three decades!

Sarcosuchus
Sarcosuchus is no longer one of the world's most amazing animals as it is now sadly extinct. However most people who learn about this animal are still startled and have no idea of its existence. This is a type of crocodile that lived during the reign of the Dinosaurs that was so huge it could go toe-to-toe with a Tyrannosaurus Rex and would regularly eat them. Imagine that - a crocodile the size of a bus!

Turritopsis Nutricula Jellyfish
Finally, this type of jellyfish is one of the world's most amazing animals for having discovered the holy grail - this creature is genuinely immortal. By returning to its child-form, the 'pollyp', it is able to rejuvenate all of its individual cells. Of course it can still die from illness or by being killed by predators - but naturally it will never die of old age. Pretty amazing…

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Worlds Most Poisonous - Top 10 List

Although, there are thousands of poisonous creatures in the world, yet, some of the worlds most poisonous creatures are unknown to the novice eyes of a casual traveler to the rainforest or a rookie sea-diver. Such a list of creatures, which are deadly and can be found on land, in air or under the sea, has been complied and presented to you.

1. Box Jellyfish - If the yardstick for measuring the deadliest of the worlds most poisonous creatures is assumed to be the number of deaths that have been caused by them, then the Box Jellyfish definitely tops our list of worlds most poisonous creatures. This creature, which is just about the size of a palm, has reportedly caused deaths to almost 6,000 people till date. This number is the highest recorded number in the world. This blue colored jellyfish has one of the most powerful, tantalizing and venomous stings in the world and it is found around the coastlines of South East Asia and Australia.

2. The Marbled Cone Snail-The marbled cone snail has venom so deadly, that a drop of it can kill at least 25 large mammals, including humans. What makes this otherwise beautiful and docile creature so dangerous is the fact that it is the master of deception as it camouflages so well that other animals are not able to spot it and step over it- making it attack them. This makes it one of the worlds most poisonous and deadliest creatures

3. The Blue Dart Frog- If you consider the strength and the power of the venom as the only yardstick to measure the degree of danger that an anima carries, then the blue dart frog is definitely going to top our list of worlds most poisonous creatures. A small drop of its venom (2 microgram) is so lethal that it can kill a full grown human being.

4.The Puffer Fish- The puffer fish is a delicacy in many parts of Japan and China, but some organs of the fish are deadly to the human beings- making it one of the worlds most poisonous and lethal animals. The poison of the fish is devastating for one who consumes it and results in deadening of the muscles, increasing of the heart rate, dizziness, vomiting and permanent seizure within minutes of consuming the deadly poison.

5. King Cobra - Although, the venom of a King Cobra is not that toxic as compared to some other animal in our list, it makes it to our list of worlds most poisonous creatures simply because of its capability to inject its poison in large quantities into the skin of its prey. The snake is known as the “snake eater” and is also known to possess enough poison to kill an elephant. One thing which makes it an even more lethal creature to come across is the fact that it is widespread specie and can be found in parts of Africa, Asia and Australia.

6. The Blue Ringed Octopus - The blue ringed Octopus was considered one of the worlds most poisonous sea creatures till some time back, until the Box Jellyfish took over. Nevertheless, this creature is still capable of killing up to 25 humans in one bite. Found in the Pacific pools from Japan to Australia, this creature’s bite is impalpable in most cases, but the venom starts working immediately on the muscles and heart- causing weakness, seizure and death within minutes.

7. The Stonefish - The stonefish is the worlds most poisonous fish and probably the ugliest also. It is often remarked that when a stone fish attacks a human being, the pain is so severe that the person wants to amputate the area affected. Its bite may not be lethal and can be treated within hours, but if left untreated for more than 2-3 hours, a bite from the stone fish can result in death for humans.

8. The Banana Spider - The banana spider also known as the Brazilian wanderer spider and is the worlds most poisonous spider and is also known as the spider responsible for most human deaths.

9. The Inland Taipan -The inland Taipan is recognized as being the worlds most poisonous snake, having the capability to kill over a hundred human beings within 45 seconds from a single bite. Found in Australia, the Inland Taipan is definitely the one to beware of.

10. The Death Stalker Scorpion - The death stalker Scorpion is one of the few venomous scorpions in the world. Although, its poison is not strong enough to kill a healthy human being, yet small children and those suffering from heart conditions are at a fatal risk and should be treated immediately if stung by this deadly Scorpion.


source: http://www.worldsmostunique.com