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00:00 It is a dog eat dog world out there, and because today's humans are generally sheltered from
00:08 the cruelness of the animal kingdom, we tend to forget that animals have to do whatever
00:12 it takes to survive.
00:14 And for many animals, survival depends on how vicious and brutal they can be.
00:19 From ambush tactics to utilizing potent venom, nature is not short of intriguing adaptations
00:25 when it comes to killing.
00:26 Is a predator better off hunting alone or in groups?
00:29 Just how tough are the animals on the receiving end of these attacks?
00:33 All your questions will be answered as we explore 15 horrific ways animals kill their
00:38 prey.
00:44 Number 15.
00:45 Canadian lynx.
00:46 The Canadian lynx is found in North America.
00:49 It's a medium-sized predator that typically hunts alone.
00:52 A deer kicks a Canadian lynx as soon as it gets too close.
00:56 The kick is swift, but it's not enough to deter the predator as it launches its entire
01:01 body at the deer, grabbing onto the ungulate's face.
01:05 The deer is in trouble now as the cat plans to tire out the much larger prey before going
01:09 for the final blow.
01:12 Lynxes are not always behaving like daredevils like the one in the previous clip.
01:16 Generally, lynxes hunt much smaller prey like the horseshoe hare.
01:20 A lynx goes about its day, checking every spot in the snow for a hint of a potential
01:25 meal.
01:26 It doesn't have to go far.
01:27 Its walk gets rewarded when a hare runs straight into its mouth.
01:32 It's game over for the energetic prey as the lynx manages to catch it without enduring
01:36 a fervent chase.
01:39 Snowshoe hares can run over 20 miles per hour, and their white fur allows them to blend in
01:44 with their surroundings.
01:46 But these defense mechanisms are not enough to stop a Canadian lynx.
01:50 A Canadian lynx sees a snowshoe hare sprinting towards its direction.
01:54 The cat crouches, and when the hare is close enough, it chases after it.
01:59 The chase is short and heated, resulting in the lynx managing to catch the hare.
02:04 Just like that, the hare's evolutionary defense fails it, and the predator walks off with
02:09 its lunch.
02:11 Number 14, seagulls.
02:14 Seagulls are intelligent birds that educate their young on the best practices for survival,
02:19 especially when it comes to food sources.
02:21 This transfer of information makes them a highly successful species.
02:25 A seagull manages to grab a pigeon.
02:28 It makes sure to bite down securely on the smaller bird as the pigeon tries to fly away
02:32 to safety.
02:33 It will maintain this hold until its target tires out.
02:37 Seagulls have webbed feet, which means they only rely on the power of their beaks to take
02:41 down their prey.
02:43 Seagulls are very opportunistic carnivores that won't hesitate to snatch up a smaller
02:46 creature or steal food from other animals.
02:49 A seagull rips into a fish.
02:51 The bird tries to tear the meal into bite-sized pieces before realizing that it'll take too
02:55 much time.
02:56 It proceeds to pick the fish by the head and swallows it whole, going about its day like
03:01 it didn't just eat 25% of its body weight in one gulp.
03:05 Seagulls are highly successful creatures that are found in all parts of the world, even
03:09 in Antarctica.
03:11 Everywhere they are found, they are never too far from water.
03:14 A seagull roams around a flock of pigeons with nefarious intentions.
03:19 The predator flies at a pigeon and successfully snatches it up in its beak.
03:23 The two animals battle in the water for a while, as the seagull is incapable of dealing
03:27 a quick kill to its opponent.
03:29 Unfortunately for the pigeon, it is doomed to have a long, drawn-out death.
03:35 Number 13 Crocodile Crocodiles are efficient killers whose primary
03:40 move is to bite down on their prey and drag them to the depths quickly to drown them.
03:46 An unlucky zebra becomes the target for a couple of crocodiles.
03:50 The zebra is able to dodge the reptile's first attack, but this success makes it change
03:54 its course and it runs into the jaws of a different crocodile.
03:58 The first reptile joins the action and drags the zebra's head underwater.
04:03 Crocodiles are patient hunters that typically wait for their prey to come to them.
04:07 Once an opportunity presents itself, they latch onto it without letting go.
04:11 A croc bites down on a zebra's neck.
04:14 The striped animal cannot escape the jaws of the reptile.
04:18 The stress of the struggle is evident in the zebra's actions.
04:21 The zebra succumbs to its fate and the crocodile lowers the herbivore into the water, putting
04:26 an end to its misery.
04:28 Crocodiles cannot chew their prey.
04:30 Instead, they perform a death roll to rip off swallowable chunks of meat.
04:34 Two crocodiles share an impala by tearing the deer into two pieces with a death roll.
04:39 Once the prey is in a convenient size, the behemoths begin to swallow their respective
04:43 chunks of impala meat whole, wasting no part of the nutritious meal.
04:49 Number 12.
04:50 Mantis Shrimp.
04:52 Mantis shrimps are intriguing creatures that pack the hardest punch in the animal kingdom.
04:56 A punch so swift, the friction causes the surrounding water to boil.
05:01 A mantis shrimp does its signature super punch attack on a crab.
05:05 The force of the attack is so great that the crab does an underwater backflip.
05:10 Another crab comes along and gets too close to the mantis shrimp.
05:14 This time around, the predator's attack breaks its target's arm clean off.
05:19 Mantis shrimps are carnivorous crustaceans that live in tropical and subtropical waters,
05:23 and some are occasionally seen in sub-antarctic waters.
05:27 A mantis shrimp and a crayfish find themselves in a standoff.
05:31 The mantis shrimp moves closer to the other crustacean.
05:33 The crayfish acts defensively by clipping the mantis with its claws.
05:37 The mantis retaliates with an attack of its own, and the instigator backs off rapidly.
05:43 The mantis shrimp's punch is as fast as a bullet.
05:46 Coupled with the devastating effects that come with one, this feature makes them capable
05:50 of breaking apart the protective shell of mollusks like clams.
05:54 This mantis shrimp demonstrates just that.
05:57 By using the two appendages at the front of its body, it continuously pounds on the shell.
06:02 The predator's goal is to get to the meaty part of its prey.
06:05 It hits the target with punches forceful enough to put visible cracks in the shell of the
06:09 clam.
06:10 11.
06:11 Fox
06:12 Foxes are small canines that have proven themselves to be successful creatures, found in almost
06:19 all parts of the world.
06:20 A fox lies on the ground stealthily eyeing a squirrel.
06:24 The squirrel thinks the fox is not a threat, so it goes about its business searching for
06:28 the next meal to fill its belly.
06:30 Once the fox notices that the prey has dropped its guard, it readies itself and launches
06:35 at the prey, snatching it quickly.
06:38 It's established that foxes are good hunters.
06:40 However, they're actually omnivores that also feed on berries and fruit to complement
06:44 their diet.
06:45 But above all, they are opportunistic predators that will go for what they can find.
06:50 A fox is able to catch a rather giant rabbit by the foot.
06:54 The predator maintains its bite on the poor animal while it desperately tries to run away
06:57 from the ravenous canine.
06:59 The unfortunate rabbit possesses lucky feet.
07:02 But it seems the lucky fox managed to bite down on its victim's only unlucky one.
07:07 Foxes have a peculiar way of hunting their prey in snowy conditions.
07:11 Their strategy revolves around zeroing in on their target and leaping straight up in
07:15 the air.
07:16 They dive head first into the snow with jaws wide open.
07:19 A squirrel feels comfortable in the safety of its snowy burrow while the fox lurks around.
07:24 The fox knows the squirrel is there, and it's determined to have the rodent for lunch.
07:30 It jumps up in the air, aiming directly at the squirrel's burrow.
07:33 And in the end, the predator gets its meal.
07:37 Number 10.
07:38 Praying mantis.
07:40 Praying mantises are excellent hunters that primarily feed on insects.
07:44 But if small birds or reptiles cross their path, they will not hesitate to hunt them.
07:48 A lizard makes the mistake of trying to hunt a praying mantis.
07:52 The lizard bites the insect on the head, but the praying mantis pries open the jaws of
07:56 the reptile.
07:58 It then proceeds to rip off parts of the lizard's face, leading to the reptile backing off from
08:03 the confrontation.
08:04 The praying mantis is found in all continents of the world except for Antarctica.
08:08 The success of these creatures is primarily due to their excellent camouflage.
08:13 A bee fails to notice that a predator is nearby, perfectly camouflaged among the leaves.
08:19 The praying mantis waits for the perfect moment, and suddenly, it grabs the winged insect.
08:24 The predator holds it securely in place before starting to eat the poor bee.
08:29 Praying mantises are capable of taking down creatures three times their size, and they
08:33 strike with incredible speed.
08:36 A small bird gets cornered by a praying mantis.
08:39 The insect immediately grabs the avian and begins to eat it alive.
08:43 The unfortunate bird is doomed to die a slow death at the tiny but sharp jaws of a praying
08:49 mantis.
08:50 With each sharp nibble, it gets closer to death.
08:54 Number 9.
08:56 Crow
08:57 Crows are opportunistic omnivores that generally sustain themselves on a plant-based diet.
09:01 However, they are more than willing to go after other animals if they feel like it.
09:06 A crow is engaged in a fight with a rat.
09:09 The crow continues to poke the rat with its beak, while the rat fights back with all its
09:14 strength.
09:15 The birderman jumps at the bird, and its bluff works as the crow instinctively steps back.
09:20 The two animals continue to take stabs at each other.
09:24 During nesting season, crows are territorial, and they will not hesitate to attack other
09:27 animals to protect their territory.
09:30 A crow pins down a pigeon and proceeds to peck the life out of the lone bird.
09:35 Another crow watches nearby, and it's ready to join in on the assault whenever the attacker
09:39 tires or loses control of the situation.
09:43 The pigeon tries to escape the predatory birds, but it stands no chance in a two-versus-one
09:48 battle.
09:49 Rabbits have weak defense mechanisms apart from their fast feeds.
09:53 This makes them, particularly smaller ones, prey to an extensive list of predators.
09:58 A crow manages to pin down a baby rabbit.
10:01 The rabbit is alive, but not for long, as the predator continues to stab the mammal
10:06 with its beak.
10:08 Crows are not efficient hunters like raptors, which means that this rabbit is in for a long
10:12 drawn-out death filled with a series of pecks.
10:16 Number 8.
10:17 Otter Otters are primarily carnivores that focus
10:20 their attention on hunting prey like fish and shellfish.
10:23 However, like other predators, they can switch to other food sources.
10:27 A raft of otters completely surrounds a simian.
10:30 Monkeys are tricksters, and this one probably messed with otters previously.
10:34 However, this simian gets greeted by a strong reception.
10:38 Although its friends try to pull the scapegoat out of the water, the aquatic predators won't
10:42 let that happen.
10:44 Otters are intelligent hunters that are smart enough to use their surroundings as a tool.
10:49 An otter tries to get to the meaty insides of a clam by continuously smashing the crustacean
10:54 against a rock underwater.
10:56 Using its front two paws, the carnivore holds the clam firmly to make every impact with
11:01 the rock count.
11:03 Then it goes after the cracked shell with its strong teeth.
11:06 Otters are aquatic animals with incredible dexterity underwater.
11:10 They are perfectly adapted to hunting and killing fish.
11:14 An otter swims to the water's surface and begins tearing into a fish.
11:18 The predator starts at the head and, without a care in the world, enjoys its meal.
11:23 With each nibble, it tears off the flesh of its target.
11:26 This amazing predator is so adept in the waters that some species are the apex predators of
11:31 their domain.
11:33 Number 7.
11:35 Coyote
11:36 Coyotes eat whatever's easy to find.
11:38 As opportunistic predators, they have an extensive diet range.
11:42 A coyote manages to get the better of a bird.
11:45 It eats its victim whole.
11:47 Looks like it's having a hard time with a bird's feathers.
11:49 But the coyote does what it does best - eat.
11:53 It thoroughly chews the bird's feathers, ensuring that all parts of the prey is tenderized before
11:58 swallowing.
11:59 Coyotes are capable of being habituated by humans, making them less afraid to hunt in
12:03 human settlements.
12:05 This coyote casually walks down a street in a park.
12:08 It spots a squirrel, and the canine immediately sprints to the rodent's position and bites
12:13 it.
12:14 The dog instinctively runs away from the scene.
12:16 It takes its meal to a different part of the park and begins to dig in, without any fear
12:21 of being interrupted.
12:23 In the United States, coyotes are the most common of all large predators.
12:27 This is primarily due to their impressive adaptability.
12:30 A coyote comes across a lethargic snake.
12:33 The canine tests to see if the snake is not a threat by biting it and thrashing it around.
12:39 Once it's satisfied by the results, it picks the reptile up in its jaws and makes its way
12:43 to a more secluded spot where it can settle down and eat in peace.
12:49 Number 6 - Lion African lions are massive, with the males
12:54 weighing up to 550 pounds, while females can reach almost 400 pounds.
12:59 A lion and a lioness manage to isolate an African Cape buffalo.
13:04 The huge ungulate tries to ram into the big male, but the lion dodges.
13:08 It goes to the back of the buffalo and brings it down on its own.
13:12 The lioness soon joins the male, and she begins to bite the target in the legs.
13:17 Lionesses are chief hunters in A Lion Pride, with the big males helping only once in a
13:21 while.
13:22 A lioness sees a pair of warthogs and crouches low to the ground.
13:26 In a burst of speed, it rushes one of the pigs, biting straight into the upper spine
13:31 of the animal.
13:33 The warthog fights back as best as it can, but the predator is soon joined by three other
13:38 lionesses who help it to complete the kill.
13:41 Impalas are capable of reaching a top speed of 56 miles per hour.
13:46 They're faster than a lion's top speed of 50 miles per hour.
13:49 Therefore, if a lion hopes to catch one, it has to use stealth or, like the next clip,
13:54 catch them in a bad position.
13:56 The vulnerable impala currently in the process of giving birth catches the eye of a lioness.
14:02 The big cat gives chase, forcing the mother impala to sprint during labor.
14:07 Unfortunately for the ungulate, the lion is able to end its life and subsequently that
14:12 of its baby.
14:14 Number 5.
14:15 Monitor lizard Monitors are skilled hunters that sustain
14:19 themselves on a carnivorous diet.
14:21 A monitor lizard bites down on the head of a small python.
14:24 The snake realizes that it's in danger and it tries the only move available to it.
14:29 It attempts to constrict its attacker, but the monitor is an experienced hunter and shakes
14:34 off the snake immediately without releasing its bite.
14:38 Monitors are not immune to snake venom, but their thick scales protect them from the fangs
14:42 of venomous snakes.
14:44 A small monitor takes on a large cobra.
14:47 It uses its tail to strike the snake before proceeding to bite the snake in an area near
14:52 its opponent's neck.
14:54 Then it moves to the snake's tail.
14:55 The snake tries to slither away, but the attacker is determined to kill it.
15:01 Monitors eat a wide range of animals.
15:02 Therefore, they can have different ways of hunting for food.
15:06 They can swim and climb during a chase, or in some cases, go after their prey in the
15:10 safety of a prey's home.
15:12 The tail of a monitor lizard can be seen moving around.
15:15 The lizard smelled a crab hiding in the hole, and it dived head first into the crab's burrow.
15:21 It begins to pull out of the hole.
15:23 Coming out satisfied with its catch, its senses were right, and its hard work paid off as
15:28 it now has a meal to satisfy its hunger.
15:32 Number 4 Tarantula Hawk Tarantula hawks are huge wasps that actively
15:38 hunt tarantulas.
15:40 They sting these spiders with a paralyzing venom.
15:43 A tarantula hawk dukes it out with a tarantula.
15:46 The spider's bigger than the wasp, but the wasp has a more potent venom.
15:51 After a while, the spider begins to feel the effect of the wasp's paralyzing venom.
15:55 It tumbles and finds itself difficult to keep its balance.
15:59 It's the end of the line for this arachnid.
16:01 The reason adult tarantula hawks have a paralyzing sting is so they can lay eggs on their prey.
16:07 It will proceed to bring paralyzed tarantulas back to its nest, where the eggs will feast
16:12 on the paralyzed arachnid once hatched.
16:14 A tarantula is cursed with a horrifying demise at the stinger of a tarantula hawk.
16:20 The spider feels the sharp sting, and it tries to increase the distance between it and its
16:25 attacker.
16:26 The wasp flies to its target and finishes what it started, making sure to sting and
16:31 lay its eggs on the arachnid.
16:33 Number 3 Octopus Octopi may look soft and tender, but they
16:39 are strong, muscular invertebrates.
16:41 Plus, they have powerful beaks that they use while hunting armored prey.
16:46 An octopus launches out of the water just to get a crab roughly the same size as the
16:50 predator.
16:51 The octopus sticks to its target with its suckers and drags the victim right back into
16:56 the water.
16:57 There, the predator will crack open the crab's exoskeleton and feed on the meaty entrails.
17:03 Did you know that all octopi are venomous, at least to a varying degree?
17:07 But the blue-ringed octopus is capable of killing an adult human in minutes.
17:12 This octopus goes after a crab.
17:14 This time, there's no doubt that the crab is larger than the octopus.
17:18 The eight-tentacled attacker bites down on the crab's behind and sticks to it with strong
17:23 suckers on its tentacles.
17:25 With each bite, the predator inches closer and closer to a hearty meal.
17:30 Octopi have three hearts and nine brains.
17:33 They are intelligent creatures with problem-solving abilities similar to a fifth grader.
17:38 An octopus is hell-bent on feeding on fish.
17:41 The eight-legged predator propels itself forward to grab its target, but the fish dodges expertly.
17:47 However, the attack is a two-step move, and the predator throws a tentacle at the fish,
17:53 grabs it, and immediately swallows it completely.
17:56 Number 2.
17:58 Assassin Bug Assassin bugs hunt by impaling their prey with
18:02 a sharp proboscis that they use to inject venom and feed.
18:05 An assassin bug spots a bug and immediately grabs it.
18:09 With its meal in its grasp, the attacker impales the victim with its proboscis.
18:14 Its venom paralyzes and liquefies the insides of its prey.
18:18 Then using the same proboscis, the predator sucks the guts from the bug like a slurpee.
18:24 Assassin bugs are also known as kissing bugs.
18:26 They get this name from their habit of attacking humans on the lips while they sleep.
18:31 However, this kiss turns deadly if it's with another bug.
18:35 A grasshopper goes about its day searching for some plants to eat without noticing that
18:39 another insect is nearby.
18:41 An assassin bug creeps towards the grasshopper and wastes no time before snatching up the
18:47 insect and impaling it with its unusual weapon.
18:49 It will now suck the entrails of its victim.
18:53 Number 1.
18:54 Hyena While big cats kill their prey before consuming
18:57 it, hyenas use a completely different strategy.
19:01 They eat their prey while it's still alive.
19:04 A wildebeest falls victim to the clumsy but effective attacks of a hyena.
19:08 The wildebeest's hind legs are severely injured, yet the animal struggles to fight
19:13 its oppressor.
19:14 The culprit, a lone hyena, watches nearby and resumes its attacks by going after the
19:20 injured limbs of the ungulate.
19:22 Hyenas target their prey's back legs to incapacitate them first.
19:26 While they do this, they immediately rip off their target's flesh, causing them to get
19:30 lethargic from blood loss.
19:32 A lone hyena bites down on a wildebeest hind leg.
19:36 The herbivore fights back ferociously, but the hyena is safe from its sharp horns.
19:41 By going after the back legs, the hyena is able to cripple the target, making it easier
19:46 to continue eating the animal alive.
19:50 When hyenas hunt in packs, they use a different strategy entirely.
19:54 Similar to wolves, they use teamwork to bite their prey and drag it to the ground.
19:58 However, this strategy can change to suit the situation.
20:02 Here, three hyenas demonstrate their teamwork.
20:06 Two hyenas distract the female Cape buffalo, while the ungulate chases them, leaving her
20:11 calf unguarded.
20:12 Another hyena runs up to the calf and sinks its razor-sharp fangs into the little creature.
20:18 The mother goes back to save her calf, but it's too late.
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