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Black Mamba get their name not from their skin color, which tends to be olive green to gray, but rather because of the dark blue color of the inside of their mouths, which they display when threatened. The black mamba is considered the deadliest snake in the world. This snake is known for its aggressiveness and accurate and deadly attack. The black mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour. She can attack her victim up to 12 times in a row. Just two drops of the venom are enough to kill an adult human. Black mamba venom is loaded with neurotoxins that shut down the nervous system, paralyzing the victim completely. Without the serum, the probability of death is 100%. #BlackMamba #shorts

The maleo, is a medium-sized bird approximately 55 to 60 cm in length with blackish plumage, bare yellow facial skin, reddish-brown irises, reddish-orange beak, and pinkish underparts. The maleo is endemic to Sulawesi and the neighboring island of Buton, Indonesia. It is found in tropical lowlands and montane forests, but nests in open sandy areas, volcanic soils or beaches that are heated by the sun or geothermal energy for hatching. The maleo's egg is large, about five times the size of a domestic hen's. The female lays and covers each egg in a deep hole in the sand and allows incubation to take place by solar or volcanic heating. After the eggs hatch, the chicks climb the sand and hide in the forest. Young birds are able to fly and are completely independent. They must find food and fend off predators such as lizards, snakes, wild pigs and cats. The maleo is monogamous and members of a pair stay close to each other at all times. Their diet consists mainly of fruits, seeds, molluscs, ants, termites, beetles and other small invertebrates. A large number of former nesting sites have been abandoned as a result of egg poaching and land conversion for agriculture. Of the 142 known nesting sites, only 4 are currently considered non-threatened. The shrinking and fragmentation of forest habitats on the island pose serious threats to surviving and future populations of the species. Since 1972, this species has been protected by the Indonesian government. As of 2005, it is estimated that only four thousand to seven thousand breeding pairs currently exist in the wild and these numbers are rapidly decreasing. The maleo is assessed today as critically endangered. #Maleo #NaturalWorld!

Peacocks are omnivores and eat many plants, flower petals, seeds, insects and even snakes. Peacocks eat snakes, but only if they are hungry. A peacock will attack any snake, no matter the size, whether they are venomous or non-venomous. If the snake is small, the peacock will swallow it whole. If it is too big, the peacock may or may not eat it. Although snakes are not part of their main diet, peacocks will jump at the opportunity when the snake appears. In addition, snakes contain proteins that peacocks need for nutritional purposes. Peacocks have incredibly strong and long scaly legs with sharp claws. They use their claws to attack the snake by grabbing it by the neck and violently shaking it until the snake dies. After that, the bird will gobble it up and enjoy its meal. #shorts

Some of the most toxic venomous snakes in Africa are not necessarily dangerous to humans, either because they are shy and avoid contact, or they live in remote areas and are not widely distributed. Africa is a huge continent with a variety of habitats, from deserts to rainforests. It supports several species and subspecies of venomous snakes, in different geographic areas. It is very difficult to obtain accurate statistics on snakebites in the region due to the lack of modern medical facilities and public health information. It is estimated however, that many people are bitten and die as a result of their envenomation each year. And one of the snakes that causes the most victims in Africa is the Black Mamba. Black Mamba get their name not from their skin color, which tends to be olive green to gray, but rather because of the dark blue color of the inside of their mouths, which they display when threatened. The black mamba is considered the deadliest snake in the world. This snake is known for its aggressiveness and accurate and deadly attack. The black mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour. She can attack her victim up to 12 times in a row. Just two drops of the venom are enough to kill an adult human. Black mamba venom is loaded with neurotoxins that shut down the nervous system, paralyzing the victim completely. Without the serum, the probability of death is 100%. The time of death can vary from less than half an hour to up to four hours. However, if the serum is not applied within the first 20 minutes, it becomes almost impossible to reverse the poisoning. As you can see, black mambas are definitely not the type of pet you would want to have. That's why they are the deadliest snakes in Africa! #BlackMamba #NaturalWorld!

Hippos are extremely territorial animals and will occasionally kill antelope and buffalo. And even lions if they invade their territory the hippopotamus will attack you. When a hippopotamus finds a lion in front of him, he usually goes after the feline with the intention of killing, most of the time the lion manages to escape, but in the times when these attacks are accurate - the lion is extremely hurt. If the hippopotamus attacked the lion on land, the lion's chances of escaping are great, but if the attack was in the water, the lion could end the day very injured or even dead. But records of hippos killing a lion are rare. Therefore, for a lion, there is little care. Especially when dealing with a heavyweight. #shorts

For many, the peacock is the most beautiful bird in the world. The peacock, owns an exuberant plumage, of intense colors, multicolored and in shades of white, blue, green, gold or black. If the peacock senses that there is a predator nearby, it repeatedly emits its characteristic sound to scare it away and warn other birds of the presence of intruders. When the peacock opens its feather fan, it looks for a peahen to court, and it is for this purpose that the males use their bright colors. The peahen, as with the females of almost all birds, is more discreet. Although it is also of great beauty, its less vivid colors serve as camouflage to protect the nest, or the chicks, from predators. The peacock is a very territorialist bird, therefore, whenever it feels its territory invaded by another male of the same species, it will fight with him until the stranger leaves its territory. Peacocks are omnivores and eat many plants, flower petals, seeds, insects and even snakes. Peacocks eat snakes, but only if they are hungry. A peacock will attack any snake, no matter the size, whether they are venomous or non-venomous. If the snake is small, the peacock will swallow it whole. If it is too big, the peacock may or may not eat it. Although snakes are not part of their main diet, peacocks will jump at the opportunity when the snake appears. In addition, snakes contain proteins that peacocks need for nutritional purposes. Peacocks have incredibly strong and long scaly legs with sharp claws. They use their claws to attack the snake by grabbing it by the neck and violently shaking it until the snake dies. After that, the bird will gobble it up and enjoy its meal. #Peacock #Snake #NaturalWorld!

Rabbits are known to reproduce quickly in the wild. Since they are natural prey, rabbits reproduce constantly to keep the species alive. Sexual maturity for rabbits is typically 3 months for females and 4 months for males, but this can vary slightly. Mating is fast, the male covers the female and shortly afterwards falls to one side giving a little cry, she is already pregnant. If she doesn't scream, she hasn't completed fertilization. Soon after being fertilized, the female no longer accepts the male, he insisting will be attacked and may have a fight. The gestation period lasts 32 days and normally 4 to 12 cubs are born, which are born blind and without fur. The mother only visits her children for a few minutes a day to feed them her nourishing milk. Weaning takes place after a month. 90% of rabbits die before their first year of life, the rest can live up to 10 years. #shorts

The hippopotamus is the third largest mammal in the world, after elephants and white rhinos. They are nicknamed "river horses". That's because hippos can hold their breath for an average of 5 minutes - long enough for them to walk along the bed of a lake or river. Although not considered nocturnal, most hippo activities take place during the night. Living in sub-Saharan Africa, where ultraviolet rays are incredibly strong, hippos have adapted the ability to produce a red, oily liquid that acts as a natural sunscreen. They leave the waters near dusk and return in the morning. Hippos can identify who has been to their location by smelling their dung! They use outdoor areas, where they repeatedly go to the bathroom, and use these spaces to find out who has been there and whether they are considered friend or foe. Hippos are extremely territorial animals and will occasionally kill antelope and buffalo. And even lions if they invade their territory the hippopotamus will attack you. When a hippopotamus finds a lion in front of him, he usually goes after the feline with the intention of killing, most of the time the lion manages to escape, but in the times when these attacks are accurate - the lion is extremely hurt. If the hippopotamus attacked the lion on land, the lion's chances of escaping are great, but if the attack was in the water, the lion could end the day very injured or even dead. But records of hippos killing a lion are rare. Therefore, for a lion, there is little care. Especially when dealing with a heavyweight. #hippopotamus #lion #NaturalWorld!

The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa and is the second largest crocodile in the world. Second only to the saltwater crocodile. The Nile crocodile is seen as the biggest freshwater predator in Africa and is a real nightmare for many other species, even leopards. There is a very famous video where a cheetah was attacked and killed by a crocodile on the bank of an African river. There are also videos and images where leopards were attacked and killed by a large crocodile, although these videos and images are not as famous. According to information, in this video we can see a leopard that was attacked when approaching the river to drink water. Although they are rare, many researchers believe that these attacks may occur more often than we realize. Only the places and the period in which the attacks occur make it difficult to record the crocodile attacking the leopard. #shorts

Rabbits are animals that are known for their short tail, ears and long paws. These small mammals are easily found in many regions of the planet. Although the ears and legs of rabbits are long, the size of the ears and legs of rabbits is small compared to that of true hares. However, rabbits are animals that run a lot. Most of its species are used to opening galleries underground. Underground, a diversity of generations are succeeded in the nests. The rabbit's body is also always small in size compared to that of hares. This animal lives in dry areas, close to sea level, with sandy and soft soil to facilitate the construction of its burrows. Rabbits inhabit the woods, although they prefer extensive fields that are covered with thickets where they can hide. In the past it was common to see them in various areas of cultivation, but new techniques for plowing the land destroy rabbit holes. Even so, it is possible to find them in plantations of lettuce, grains and roots grown for human consumption. Rabbits are known to reproduce quickly in the wild. Since they are natural prey, rabbits reproduce constantly to keep the species alive. Sexual maturity for rabbits is typically 3 months for females and 4 months for males, but this can vary slightly. Mating is fast, the male covers the female and shortly afterwards falls to one side giving a little cry, she is already pregnant. If she doesn't scream, she hasn't completed fertilization. Soon after being fertilized, the female no longer accepts the male, he insisting will be attacked and may have a fight. The gestation period lasts 32 days and normally 4 to 12 cubs are born, which are born blind and without fur. The mother only visits her children for a few minutes a day to feed them her nourishing milk. Weaning takes place after a month. 90% of rabbits die before their first year of life, the rest can live up to 10 years. #Rabbits

Chicken meat is one of the most consumed in the world. Because they have very tasty meat, chickens are susceptible to becoming prey to a variety of different predators that live outside. Coyotes, foxes, dogs and even cats can become predators when they find one or more chickens roaming in a yard or field. It may seem ridiculous to think that a mouse can attack a chicken, but the idea is not impossible. Rats can definitely attack chickens. #shorts

An apex predator, also known as alpha predator, is a type of predator that is at the top of a food chain, that is, when there are no other superior creatures. Undoubtedly, the predators that are at the top of the food chain and that attract the most attention are the big cats such as: tigers and lions. Like the tiger, the lion and the jaguar, the leopard is also at the top of the food chain, it is part of the genus Panthera." These animals are found in Africa and Asia, where they occupy different habitats. They are excellent hunters and good at climbing in trees. The ability to climb trees is an important trait, allowing the leopard to be able to take its prey to the top of trees and feed without fear of other animals stealing its meal. Although leopards are at the top of a food chain, does not mean that other animals do not frighten leopards, which are usually other animals that are at the top of the food chain, such as tigers, lions and large crocodiles. The Nile crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa and is the second largest crocodile in the world. Second only to the saltwater crocodile. The Nile crocodile is seen as the biggest freshwater predator in Africa and is a real nightmare for many other species, even leopards. There is a very famous video where a cheetah was attacked and killed by a crocodile on the bank of an African river. There are also videos and images where leopards were attacked and killed by a large crocodile, although these videos and images are not as famous. According to information, in this video we can see a leopard that was attacked when approaching the river to drink water. Although they are rare, many researchers believe that these attacks may occur more often than we realize. Only the places and the period in which the attacks occur make it difficult to record the crocodile attacking the leopard. #Leopard #Cocodrilo

Leopards are mammalian animals found in Asia and Africa and that stand out for the presence of spots on their coat, which are very reminiscent of those of the jaguar. These animals are carnivores and are capable of capturing large prey such as antelopes and even horses. Encounters between horses and leopards are rare and are more common in areas where leopards and horses coexist in reduced habitat. The horse is a fleeing animal, that is, its main defense is to flee. Therefore, he is always alert and is easily startled. They flee and cover approximately 600 m before turning around and reconsidering the situation. #shorts

Moose are solitary animals, being among the deer group the least social. Because they live a solitary life, moose have their most common predators are wolves, bears and cougars. But usually they are preyed on by brown bears. #shorts

This bird species can be found in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, it has a unique coloration, but there's a good chance you've never seen it. The ocellated turkey lives in a very small area on the Yucatan Peninsula, and although it is not an endangered species, not many are still alive. In terms of appearance, this is a definite candidate for a peacock-turkey hybrid. The turkey's hind feathers are an iridescent blue and bronze. Even female turkeys have bold, similar colors. As for the tails, they are spiked at the back like traditional turkeys. Both males and females of this species have eyespots on their tail feathers, similar to traditional peacocks. #shorts

Kangaroos are native to Australia and New Guinea. Australia is home to around 50 million kangaroos, which is more than double the population of Australia, which has around 25 million people. Kangaroos have powerful hind legs, a long, strong tail, and small front legs. Thanks to their large feet, kangaroos can jump up to 9 meters in a single jump and can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour. Kangaroos are large and strong animals, being able to exceed two meters in height when they stand upright and can also exceed 80 kg. Male kangaroos, fighting each other for the right to mate with a potential female, can stand on their tails and kick their enemy with their powerful legs. This way of fighting caught the attention of many people in the 19th century, when boxing kangaroos appeared. The first reports of kangaroo boxing date back to the early 1890s, with a kangaroo named Jack being forced to wear a pair of boxing gloves and spar with a man known as Professor Lindermann at the Waxworks in Melbourne, Australia. The stunt soon became a regular event at traveling shows across the country and it wasn't long before it gained popularity in the United States. Kangaroo boxing soon became a popular form of entertainment in circuses and shows in both the United States and Europe. Clowns and even professional boxers sparred with the kangaroos one-on-one, sometimes throwing real punches that actually landed. But even with success the sport gradually lost its popularity, but it lasted long enough to find its way into pop culture, such as 1978's Matilda - a film entirely about kangaroo boxing. #KangarooBoxing #NaturalWorld!

The lions of Africa, is one of the most emblematic animals of the continent. Known for their powerful physiques and impressive hunting skills, these big cats are feared by many as the enemies of the African jungle. But there is another animal that lives next to lions - the hyena. These scavengers are famous for their vicious eating habits and have a reputation as ferocious predators. Despite their frightening reputation, hyenas share the same space as lions, and both have a habit of stealing each other's game. Therefore, many conflicts happen between the Hyenas and the Lions. In encounters like these, lions have the advantage of size and strength, but when a lion is isolated from the pride, hyenas have a chance to kill a lion. As shown in this video, where an isolated lioness was chased by a group of hyenas, cornered, the lioness had to run for her life, with the hyenas biting her hind legs. We could see that she was in danger. The hyenas then surrounded her, and you could almost see the acceptance of defeat in their eyes. But a pride of lions appears and saves the lioness and the only thing the hyenas have to do is run. Hyena-lion fights sometimes last for days. During one of them, in 1999, thirty-five hyenas and six lions died during a two-week encounter in the Ethiopian desert. Each night the animals attacked each other in a slimy frenzy, before retreating to their dens during the day to avoid the scorching sun. It was like World War I trench warfare with teeth and claws. #Lion #Hyena #NaturalWorld!

Ostriches are rare prey for cheetahs. Because of their danger, cheetahs are likely to avoid hunting larger animals such as ostriches unless they are very hungry and willing to harm themselves. At their top speed, cheetahs are capable of running for around 30 seconds, which is very little compared to the ostrich, which is capable of running 30 miles per hour for up to 30 minutes or more. The herds that ostriches live in have around 12 members and are another reason why cheetahs do not normally target ostriches. #shorts

Hybrid animals is when two closely related animal species mate and reproduce. Common examples include a mule, which is a cross between a horse and a donkey, and a Zebrasno, which is a cross between a donkey and a zebra. Although turkeys and peacocks have a unique appearance, they are completely different species. They don't share enough chromosomal similarities for reproduction to be a possibility. Even if you hear someone say they've seen a turkey-peacock hybrid, that's simply not true. However, there are certain birds that appear to be a hybrid product of a turkey and a peacock, which is why this common myth continues to persist. This bird species can be found in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, it has a unique coloration, but there's a good chance you've never seen it. The ocellated turkey lives in a very small area on the Yucatan Peninsula, and although it is not an endangered species, not many are still alive. In terms of appearance, this is a definite candidate for a peacock-turkey hybrid. The turkey's hind feathers are an iridescent blue and bronze. Even female turkeys have bold, similar colors. As for the tails, they are spiked at the back like traditional turkeys. Both males and females of this species have eyespots on their tail feathers, similar to traditional peacocks. Another animal that looks like a peacock turkey hybrid is actually a completely different species which is the gray peafowl. The gray peacock has tail feathers similar to those of a turkey. They lie straight in the back. The tail feathers also have eye spots, although they are much smaller than a peacock's. In addition, the gray peacock's body has different shades of dark gray. There are green eyespots on the tail feathers on the body, but the feathers themselves are not colored. If you do a quick search for peacock turkey hybrids, you'll find a bunch of stunning photos that hint at their existence. You can even find some people who emphatically claim that they have seen this hybrid in the wild. Unfortunately, if you look closely at the photos, you'll notice that they are actually edited images. You can do a lot with an image, including creating a completely new species. The reality is that a turkey-peacock hybrid does not exist. #NaturalWorld! #OcellatedTurkey

Recently, monitoring cameras were placed by ornithologists near a nest of a black segonha. As we watched the nest and its occupants, the adult stork began to attack one of its young. Having received many violent blows to the neck. As we can see, storks are not capable of killing their young. In the end, the puppy died from serious injuries. This behavior occurs often enough for storks and other birds. The stork kills the weakest of the brood when it cannot provide enough food for everyone, or when a bird behaves abnormally, shows signs of illness, deficiency or weakness. Instinct commands parents to eliminate the “suspicious” bird from the nest so as not to endanger other healthy chicks, once their older siblings successfully hatch. If the chicks do not aggressively compete for food, the parents would be forced to eliminate the extra chick themselves, that is, the weaker one. #shorts

The birds of paradise live in humid and closed forests, using broken tree trunks as a stage to perform a mating dance and attract the female. As soon as the seducer lands on a stump, it begins to emit a loud sound that resembles a scream. It is a way of calling the suitor and also of demarcating the territory. When the female appears, the male begins a seductive dance. It displays its plumage della and stretches its wings, initiating a movement with its head della, so that it seems to hide its face between the feathers. As soon as the partner enters the scene, the exhibitionism becomes even more evident and the rhythm of the dance accelerates and the species finally mates. It is one of the most beautiful forest love scenes ever recorded. #shorts

The black stork is a ciconiform bird of the stork family. It inhabits lakes, rivers or wetlands surrounded by dense forests. The black stork is distributed in Portugal, it only frequents more inland, inhospitable and isolated regions. International rivers, such as the Douro, Tagus and Guadiana rivers offer privileged conditions for this species, mainly due to the low human disturbance registered there and the abundance of nesting sites. The black stork is slightly smaller than the white stork. It is characterized by white plumage on the abdomen and black with metallic reflections on the back, tail, head and neck. The beak and legs, bright red in adults, are greenish and much lighter in juveniles. Its dark, metallic plumage can sometimes reflect sunlight, making it appear quite pale from afar. Its diet is very similar to that of the white stork. It includes a higher percentage of fish and other aquatic life. Their food regime makes these birds extremely useful for agriculture, as they eat numerous insects and serve as controllers of possible pests. The basis of their diet consists of crustaceans, amphibians and small fish. The black stork migration month is in March, immediately starting the breeding season. It prefers to nest on the highest cliffs, away from human civilization or in the branches of the largest pines. Incubation lasts twenty days or more. Recently, surveillance cameras were placed by ornithologists near a black stork nest. As we watched the nest and its occupants, the adult stork began to attack one of its young. Having received many violent blows to the neck. As we can see, storks are not capable of killing their young. In the end, the bird died from serious injuries. This behavior occurs often enough for storks and other birds. The stork kills the weakest of the brood when it cannot provide enough food for everyone, or when a bird behaves abnormally, shows signs of illness, deficiency or weakness. Instinct commands parents to eliminate the “suspicious” bird from the nest so as not to endanger other healthy chicks, once their older siblings successfully hatch. If the chicks do not aggressively compete for food, the parents would be forced to eliminate the extra chick themselves, that is, the weaker one. #BlackStork #NaturalWorld!

After the mating period, the female hippopotamus has a long gestation period of around 240 days, or eight months. When it is almost time to give birth, the female hippopotamus goes into complete social isolation until she has given birth to her calf or cubs, hippos usually give birth to one calf, but in some cases, they can give birth to twins. The baby hippopotamus is born underwater during what is usually the wettest time of the year. Giving birth underwater helps the young mother hippo conserve her energy during the birthing process. It also protects the newborn calf from being attacked or even eaten by land predators such as lions and hyenas. The new mother only returns to the environment where her group of hippos is located between 10 and 14 days, in some cases it can take longer. #shorts

Birds of paradise: this is how the species that live in the rainforests of New Guinea, in northern Australia, are known. The family has 42 species in 15 genera. The diet of all species is dominated by fruits and, to a lesser extent, arthropods. Birds of paradise exhibit a variety of breeding systems, ranging from monogamy to lek-type polygamy. The birds of paradise live in humid and closed forests, using broken tree trunks as a stage to perform a mating dance and attract the female. As soon as the seducer lands on a stump, it begins to emit a loud sound that resembles a scream. It is a way of calling the suitor and also of demarcating the territory. When the female appears, the male begins a seductive dance. It displays its plumage della and stretches its wings, initiating a movement with its head della, so that it seems to hide its face between the feathers. As soon as the partner enters the scene, the exhibitionism becomes even more evident and the rhythm of the dance accelerates and the species finally mates. It is one of the most beautiful forest love scenes ever recorded. The radiant plumes of these birds have been prized as decorative objects in Asia for thousands of years. Hunters who sold the first specimens to Europeans in the 16th century often removed the birds' wings and legs to emphasize the feathers. This inspired the legend of being, literally, birds of the gods, floating through the skies without ever landing, feeding on the paradisiacal mists. #NaturalWorld! #BirdsOfParadise

Elephants are 2 to 4 meters tall, and their weight can reach 7 tons. But with all that size and weight, the kings of the jungle still try to hunt these big mammals. When lions hunt elephants they usually attack calves, females or sick elephants, and they almost always attack from behind and never try to attack an elephant if it is with its group and this is why lions attack lone elephants or elephants that are far from the group. Although lions are a formidable hunter, it is difficult, if not impossible, for a single lion to kill an elephant. Your chances increase if lions hunt with the help of the pride. The dry, hard and thick skin of the elephant makes it difficult for the lion to pierce it. Thus, the lion makes repeated attacks at various points to look for a weak spot or to break through the skin. Once the skin is pierced, the elephant's fate is sealed. #shorts