Photo: Giant Hammerhead Bats
Giant Hammerhead Bats: Huge and Scary
Bats are mysterious creatures often associated with vampires. If you get bitten by one, you might not turn into a blood-sucking human, but you'll probably get Rabies. They're primarily found in Africa and can grow up to a meter in size.
Looks like one of those gargoyles you'd see in the Middle Ages. What's interesting about them is that they sing to attract other females. They should be recognized as the “singing bats.”
Real-Life River Monsters
Photo: Tigerfish
If you've heard of the show River Monsters, you know some of the creatures hiding in the water can be terrifying. This particular fish is a goliath tigerfish found in the Congo River.
The fish is highly predatory and known to attack humans, leading locals to believe they're possessed by an evil spirit that enters their bodies. With sharp teeth that can grow up to 3 centimeters long, we wouldn't want to come face to face with this monster.
Leatherback Turtles
Photo: Leatherback Turtles – from the time of the dinosaurs
Leatherback Turtles Drag Their Massive Bodies Across the Sand to Lay Eggs.
The leatherback turtle is the largest of all living turtles. Some marine biologists estimate these turtles can live for about 100 years. The dark-colored turtle is an endangered species, so it's under conservation to prevent its population from decreasing.
A Soft and Squishy Caterpillar
Photo: Squishy Caterpillar
We're not sure what kind of caterpillar this is, but it looks pretty squishy. It almost looks like a few ladybugs hitched a ride on its back, but those bumps are actually part of its body and serve to deter predators.
After these caterpillars go through metamorphosis, they turn into beautiful butterflies. They have an 18-centimeter wingspan, which makes sense given their size as caterpillars. It actually reminds us of the caterpillar from “A Bug's Life.”
Rabbitzilla
Photo: Rabbitzilla
If you ever wanted to see a killer rabbit, this might be a good contender. This giant rabbit is harmless, but its size would make anyone think otherwise. Even with a cute furry face like that, we're still not sure about its reliability.
These things could probably munch on pounds and pounds of carrots. Plus, the ground probably trembles as this massive creature hops around on its long legs. These are gentle giants, but you never know what might happen if you leave the trash can open.
A Giant African Snail
Photo: Giant African Snail
If you saw this thing crawling, you'd probably take quite a start. Harmless though it is, it looks like something you'd see in an alien monster movie. These snails continue to grow slowly throughout their lives and live up to ten years.
Some people keep them as pets, but it's not like having a cute little puppy. Strangely, this one's face looks like a rabbit's. We know what you're thinking, and no, they don't meow like SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary.
The World's Largest and Oldest Wombat
Photo: Wombat from Australia
Patrick was the world's largest and oldest wombat. An average wombat lives about 15 years, but Patrick lived to be 32 years old, twice his life expectancy. He lived a full life and weighed an impressive 39 kilograms. You can see how the handler has to put in some effort to lift him.
These furry creatures are native to Australia, and Patrick was loved by everyone who knew him. He spent most of his life at the Ballarat Wildlife Park before passing away in 2017. He looked like a giant baby, and the staff mourned his loss.
People Underestimate the Size of the Flying Fox Bat
Photo: Flying Fox Bat
Most people don't get up close to bats, so we never really know how big or small they actually are. It looks like Batman as a baby but doesn't like hanging upside down. These things are called flying foxes for a good reason, based on their size.
Bats don't seem like the type of animal you'd want to get near, but this girl seems delighted to showcase her friend. Luckily, they're only interested in fruit, not human blood.
Clydesdale Horses Compared to Human
Photo: Clydesdale Horses
Clydesdale horses are one of the largest horse breeds and are famous for being the mascots of Budweiser beer. They are usually very gentle and easy to train, despite their intimidating size.
Although they are clearly enormous, they're not the largest horse breed out there. The largest horse is the Shire, resembling a Clydesdale but even bigger. These horses are primarily found in the UK and are easy to spot due to their size and markings.
Full-Grown Alligator
Photo: Alligator
When You Think You've Seen a Full-Grown Alligator Snapping Turtle, but It's Actually Just a Baby
Many people have seen alligator snapping turtles in lakes and ponds. However, when we see the hatchlings, we often think they're already fully grown. Well, the world is a bit scarier than that because those babies are nowhere near the size of the fully grown adults.
Alligator snapping turtles are not only visually intimidating creatures, but they also have a powerful bite. While no deaths have been recorded due to an alligator snapping turtle, we wouldn't want to get too close to these prehistoric-looking monsters.
Asian Giant Hornets
Photo: Asian Giant Hornets
Remember when the second-worst thing about 2020 was the murder hornets invading the United States? Everyone seems to have forgotten about it; should we still be afraid? The Asian giant hornet is 5 centimeters long and can decimate a beehive in an hour, decapitating each bee.
They also have a powerful sting, injecting venom that can kill a human. In Japan, these hornets kill up to 50 people a year. The only thing that can harm them is a praying mantis.
