7 Most Dangerous Animals of Amazon River
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VIVA – The Amazon is not as extensive as most other environments on earth, and this gives rise both to its fascinating allure, but also to misgivings amongst those people wishing to visit the Amazon River. Â
In addition, the forest that surrounds the river is also the largest in the world as well as being the lungs of this planet. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Amazon is a comfortable home for animals, including the deadliest in the world. Here is a list of the dangerous animals of the Amazon River.
1. Piranha
Ikan Piranha
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Piranha is one of the famous predatory fish because it has very sharp teeth. They are said to be the deadliest animals in the Amazon River because they can tear other animals apart very quickly. Usually, they also hunt in groups so that they can prey on even large animals.
More than 20 piranha species that live in the Amazon River, only the red-bellied piranha or known as Pygocentrus nattereri Kner being aggressive and has once preyed on humans. The rest, for other species classified as omnivores and actually consume more grains or plants than meat.
2. Electric EEL
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Not actually an eel, but a type of knife fish, this shocking creature is capable of generating up to 600 volts through its electrocyte cells, five times more electricity than in the standard wall socket. It usually only uses small amounts of electricity to stun its prey of choice, but when feeling threatened it is capable of releasing stronger and multiple shocks that can endure minutes on end.
Residing in the murky depths of the Amazon River, the electric eel feasts on invertebrates, fish, and small mammals. There have been numerous reported incidents between humans and electric eels often involving unpleasant and unexpected shocks. The electric eel looks largely avoided by locals as it can still shock up to 8 hours after its death.
