The most dangerous animal on the hunt. Wild boar - Dangerous beast - Novosibirsk club of hunters and fishermen HunStory Animal attacks on people with fatal outcome

Although man considers himself the king of nature, other creatures of God sometimes challenge this opinion, not without success. Even in the last century, death from animals was quite a widespread phenomenon - at least in Russia. Thus, from 1870 to 1887, 1,246 people were eaten by animals in our country. But even today in some regions of the world people have to fear wild animals. Let's say in India from 1987 to 1990, 80 people died after being attacked bengal tigers*. In the 1970s Man-eating tigers killed about 40 people a year. And at the beginning of the century, the numbers were even more terrible. In 1907, Colonel Jim Corbett shot a tigress in the Champowata region, which alone killed 436 people!

Until recently, it was believed that only those animals who, due to illness, old age or injury, could not hunt animals, became cannibals. But research done International Foundation Wildlife Conservation have shown that tigers attack humans not because of hunger. They are driven to this by thirst, which is caused by chemical processes in the predator’s body if it drinks brackish water. A person is “good” in that his soft tissues have a corrective effect, helping to stop thirst. Since the 1980s in India it is practiced to construct large reservoirs with drinking water in forests where tiger attacks on people occur.

Often a person himself goes towards danger - this primarily applies to hunters of wild animals. Of course weapon gives a person a fantastic advantage over the beast, but sometimes weapons don’t help either. It may refuse or tremble in the hand... And besides, some African tribes still hunt lions with... a spear. This is what the Maasai do, for example. Combat with Leo is considered by this nation to be the highest military valor. The hunt is not for every lion, but only for those who kill buffalos, carry rams or scare people. Ruthless statistics say that in the history of the Maasai, a person emerged victorious in single combat with a lion in only one case out of three. The other two usually ended in the death of the hunter.

Based on the degree of danger to humans, a leopard should be placed next to the lion. One of the representatives of this cat family in the mid-1960s. took 8 babies to the Abyssinian jungle, and this is only a small part of his exploits.

It is worth noting that Bengal tiger attacks a person only from behind. Based on this observation, those who go to tiger reserves, it was recommended to cover the back of the head with a mask depicting human face. Not a single person who did this was harmed. And those 30 who died relied not on the mask, but on the miraculous power of amulets of prayers and spells.

Bears... If there is an aggressive mother bear in front of you, it is possible that she has cubs nearby. If there are trees nearby, they will most likely be on one of them. When leaving, you should look around so as not to go in their direction.

If the animal is close to a person, at 10-15 m, it is not recommended to look him directly in the eyes. For many large predators direct gaze is a signal of threat, an invitation to fight. But this is of no use to you - as a reasonable person, you naturally prefer the most bad world. Therefore, look at him not directly and point-blank, but sideways, and not all the time, but with pauses or something.

If the bear, despite this behavior of yours, does not run away, but approaches, and even looks directly at you, without turning its head and gaze to the side, as usual, you do not need to waste time looking sideways at it, especially with pauses. It is necessary, without hesitation, to urgently look after suitable tree and, without any hesitation, climb higher. If you have a basket, a bag, a hat on your head or a backpack on your back in your hands, throw it to the animal: while he satisfies his curiosity by studying an unfamiliar object or its contents, you will have time to climb a tree. It is unlikely that he will climb there after you - adult bears usually do not do this. It is unlikely that an encounter with a bear could end in tree climbing, but it cannot be completely ruled out.

In about a dozen close encounters with bears, I never saw them look directly at me - only short, quick sidelong glances. I have never seen a bear’s intense, direct gaze and somehow I don’t regret it. Perhaps because the meetings usually took place in alpine (treeless) terrain, and my gun often remained in the tent, several kilometers away.

If the beast attacked a person, the best thing would be to fall face down on the ground, remain silent and not move until the beast had gone as far as possible. Most likely, he will not touch the person. This method of self-defense is widespread in the world of wildlife - by pretending to be dead, many animals often save their lives. More than once people have avoided bear attacks in this way.

When a bear really attacks, be it a hungry crank, a wounded animal, or an animal guarding its prey, then everything happens quickly. Even from afar, noticing a person, the predator jumps straight at him, often silently, sometimes with a roar, knocks him down with a blow of his paw, tears with his claws and bites with his teeth. It is difficult to fight back from such a swift attack and experienced hunter- there may not be enough time to prepare for a response. If the animal stops during an attack, stands on its hind legs, “puffs”, and roars, then this is most likely a demonstration of an attack. If a person behaves incorrectly, it can end in a real attack.

There are currently several thousand bears in the Altai Mountains. There is no place in our country where a hunter could boast of 3-4 hundred killed bears. In Altai, such hunters live or lived in the very recent past.

Many bears die in snares. Loops on animal trails are one of the worst types of poaching. They include moose, deer, and sometimes cows and horses. The meat of ungulates, as a rule, has time to deteriorate before the hunter arrives, even in frosty weather; it is all saturated with the strong smell of manure.

The brown bear is the highlight of the animal world, which gives special attractiveness to the mountains and forests of Altai, leaving tourists and hunters with indelible, unforgettable impressions of exciting encounters with it...

Incredible facts

Many animals serve as a source of inspiration and admiration for us.

Their beauty is so impressive that sometimes we forget that they are wild animals and we could be their next meal.

21. Bears

Bears usually avoid people, but they are still dangerous and can easily kill a person. It is believed that about 10 people are killed by bears every year.

20. Sharks

Every year, sharks attack an average of 75 people. Of these, 10 cases are fatal. The most common species to attack are great white sharks and bull sharks.

19. Leopards

Although a complete database of leopard attacks does not exist, skirmishes between leopards and humans are quite common in India. For example, in one year leopards killed 15 people.

18. Horses

Horses generally do not have the intention of harming or killing people. However, while riding horses, accidents often occur, which claim the lives of several dozen people.

17. Cows

Cows seem to be fairly gentle creatures, but they can be very dangerous if provoked. Every year, several dozen people die, mostly from kicking.

Animals dangerous to humans

16. Ants

It's hard to believe, but about 30 people die from ants every year.

15. Bees

Despite their small size, bees can kill humans, mainly by causing an allergic reaction. More than 50 people are killed by bees every year, and this number is set to rise due to aggressive Africanized bees.

14. African lions

Humans are not usually part of a lion's diet, as they prefer animals with a lot of meat. However, it is known that lions can prey on people, and about 70 people are killed by lions every year.

13. Jellyfish

Many people know that jellyfish can sting painfully with their tentacles and many people die from this. For example, according to the Medical Journal of Australia, jellyfish cause death by 15-30 times more people than unprovoked shark attacks around the world.

12. Tigers

Tigers killed more people than any others big cats. According to some reports, tens to hundreds of people die from the paws of wild tigers, not including those living in captivity.

11. Deer

Deer antlers can be fatal to humans. However, most deaths caused by deer are not due to their antlers, but due to accidents on the road. Deer often cross the road and stop in the middle of the road, causing car collisions. About 120 people die every year because of deer.

10. Domestic dogs

Every year, several hundred people die from dog attacks. If provoked, domestic and stray dogs can be just as dangerous as wild animals. It is worth noting that the most aggressive actions on the part of dogs are the result of improper human behavior.

9. African buffalo

African buffalo are heavy animals that can weigh up to 1.5 tons, grow up to 1.7 meters, and length – 2.8 meters. These animals attack people with sharp horns, especially if they sense danger. According to statistics, they cause about 200 deaths per year.

The most dangerous animals in the world

8. Elephants

Large elephants can be very dangerous if provoked. The largest terrestrial animal can weigh up to 7000 kg and reach a height of 4 meters. Elephants kill about 500 people every year.

7. Crocodiles

Crocodiles are huge and very dangerous animals that are able to merge with environment and become deadly machines in the water. About 1000 -2500 people are killed every year by crocodiles.

6. Hippos

Considered the most dangerous animal in Africa, the hippopotamus appears to be a fairly peace-loving mammal, but can be quite violent when provoked. About 2,900 people are killed by hippos every year.

5. Scorpios

One of the oldest animals on earth, scorpions evolved from sea ​​creatures in dangerous terrestrial animals 340 million years ago. There are between 1,300 and 2,000 species of scorpions in the world, but only 25 of them contain venom dangerous enough to kill humans. However, between 1,000 and 5,000 people die from scorpions every year.

4. Snakes

If you are afraid of snakes, your fear is justified. Snakes kill an average of 50,000 people worldwide every year. Most deaths are caused by snakes that are frightened by the presence and actions of humans.

3. Tsetse flies

Tsetse flies spread sleeping sickness, which affects about 500,000 people, 80 percent of whom die.

2. Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are one of the smallest animals on this list, but among the deadliest. These insects carry fatal diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, which kill between 660,000 and 1 million people a year.

1. People

While this is a rather predictable ending to this list, no one has ever been more successful at killing people than humans themselves.

Participating in the hunt for a dangerous and large animal is a purely masculine, exciting activity. Having shot a game or a hare, you will also rejoice at your luck, but in this case there is no struggle and confrontation with a strong animal, in which you yourself become the subject of animal hunting. With such a confrontation, there is more than enough adrenaline, because danger can await you at every step.

Adrenaline for strong men

The most dangerous animal on the hunt in the territory Russian Federation counts Brown bear. More than a dozen hunters suffered from the paws of a strong, intelligent, cunning and extremely vicious beast. For beginners, the most dangerous animal is the bear, which is not recommended for hunting by lone hunters; this prohibition also applies to lovers of large doses of adrenaline. It’s bad when a dangerous animal is underestimated; this usually ends in the death of the hunter. It may be objected that ancient Rus' they went after a bear alone with a spear made from wood, and this was considered a brave act, although in essence there was more unjustified bravado. Our contemporaries similar look Hunting is considered a romantic way of suicide. The rules for conducting such a hunt, please note, oblige the organization of such a hunt with three or more people, and the presence of a huntsman at such a hunt is strictly required. Those who ignored these rules, written in human blood, basically pay with their lives. For those who do not know everything about bear habits, it is useful to know that hibernation- this is a fairly deep sleep strong beast, but he can catch rustles while in this state. The sound of a crunching branch can cause him to wake up. It is then that for hunters who were not ready for this, the harshest time begins, the fight for your own and your chances of winning in this fight will be equal to the beast.

No less dangerous is the wild boar, which has powerful strength. Body wild beast, having a weight of several hundred kilograms, with the presence of sharp fangs, the length of which reaches fifteen centimeters, is one of the causes of death among hunters and their four-legged friends, dogs. There are a number of cases from practical hunting when an already wounded wild boar pounced on its hunter, using its fangs and front legs, that is, it simply trampled its victim, taking him by surprise. Having knowledge of such animal habits, huntsmen prepare special platforms in advance at the intended hunting sites. Considering that the boar's neck is massive and practically motionless, in this case it will no longer be possible to trample the hunter. You need to know that the boar’s sensitivity and caution is manifested in everything. He can notice the targets of his pursuers one hundred and fifty meters away, noting even minor body movements. In case of danger, it changes the direction of its running with lightning speed. During the feeding period, it moves against the wind in order to sense the impending danger in time.
The boar's powerful chest and neck muscles, as well as on its thick sides, make the animal invulnerable to small-caliber bullets. A wounded animal forgets about its caution and furiously attacks its offender, in the person of hunters and dogs. At the moment of the boar's throw, you should instantly jump to the side, then the boar will run past, and carrying out a second attack is not the destiny of these animals.

In its aggressiveness and mobility, the elk is in no way inferior to wild boar. Accidents with serious consequences most often occur during elk hunting. The most common mistake occurs during round-up hunts, when the animal is being driven in, and after the animal is lost, careless and undisciplined hunters, in pursuit of prey, open fire at all moving bushes. In the excitement, not noticing that the shooting was no longer in their sector. As a result, at a minimum, another hunter gets wounded.

On August 18, 2007, off the coast of Florida, an American student was attacked by a shark while swimming at night.

20-year-old Andrea Lynch and several other young men and women were swimming next to the boat when a two-meter shark suddenly swam underneath it. The monster sank its teeth into the girl's body, miraculously not breaking her ribs. For some time the shark shook the body clamped in its mouth until it released. By a happy coincidence, not a single vital organ was affected.

Doctors said Andrea could have died from blood loss from 17 wounds - teeth marks - if her friends had not stopped the bleeding with their shirts.

In total, the student received about 100 stitches...

“It was like a horror movie,” says Lynch. “I felt warm blood flowing throughout my body and collecting in puddles at the bottom of the boat. There was blood all over it. Either the shark didn’t like the taste of human flesh, or she thought I was too much.” bony. In any case, to her I was lunch. Thank God she didn’t bite me again.”

It's no secret that Arctic polar explorers constantly have to deal with polar bears and wolves. But if the animal is healthy and strong, it does not fit close to human habitation, and if it is weak, it may become interested in the stored food. Something similar happened at the end of June 2006 near a tiny coastal station. A polar explorer was attacked by a hungry bear while he was sleeping peacefully in a tent...

The beast tore the durable tarpaulin with one movement of its powerful paw, as a result of which the polar explorer was simply not ready for the meeting - the hungry predator, attacking from behind, seemed to have left no living space on the victim’s body...

An angry animal tore out a piece of meat from his leg... The doctors were simply at a loss when they saw this picture...

The bear tore off the polar explorer's scalp with one swing of his powerful paw...

Amazingly, in this fierce battle the polar explorer managed to get a gun and seriously wound the bear...

Fortunately, the wounded animal rushed out of the tent - if the bear had rushed in agony at its offender, neither one nor the other would have survived...

Why polar bear- an outwardly calm and good-natured inhabitant of the Arctic - attacked the man first, even zoologists could not explain. Usually polar bears, already accustomed to being close to people, try to avoid human habitation... And if they attack, it is only in defense. Alas, nature sometimes dictates its own laws...

At the Novosibirsk Zoo, a bear bit off a woman's hand. Zoo visitor, resident Samara region, most likely, she was trying to feed the animal... And this is the victim of a wild brown bear...

Bears are considered one of the most intelligent and intelligent animals, but at the same time the bear more dangerous than tigers or lions. He is characterized by explosions of seemingly causeless rage. It is very difficult to predict an outburst of anger in a brown predator, since its craniofacial muscles are not developed and the bear does not express any aggressive intentions before the attack.

What “mood” is the animal in, according to him? appearance almost impossible to understand...

In July 2006, the world-famous tamer was discharged from the Sklifosovsky Institute - two weeks earlier, Artur Bagdasarov was torn by a striped predator...

Two tigers fought in the arena during an evening performance, and the trainer was forced to intervene in the fight. As a result, the tiger attacked Bagdasarov, began to gnaw his hands and grabbed his head. To calm the predator, the circus keepers had to shoot several times in the air from special pistols that they have for such cases. After an unequal fight with his pets, the trainer's head suffered the most.

In April 2007, at Taiwan's Shou Shan Zoo, a sick crocodile bit off a veterinarian's hand when the doctor approached the reptile to administer a painkiller injection...

The veterinarian was immediately taken to the hospital, while employees tried to snatch the bloody trophy from the predator’s mouth...

The crocodile did not want to give up his bitten off hand...

Then the police had no choice but to shoot the reptile...

The hand was delivered on time, the victim underwent surgery, and it seems that the severed limb has successfully healed...

But for some, the encounter with a crocodile ended sadder... In May 2006, an alligator responsible for the death of a 28-year-old student was caught in South Florida. The three-meter reptile was caught not far from the crime scene - a few days after the body of a torn girl was found in a water canal. According to experts, the girl's death was instantaneous - due to shock and loss of blood. The killer crocodile was caught by employees of the protection society wildlife. During the autopsy, human remains were found in the reptile's stomach...

And in Uganda in 2005 they caught giant man-eating crocodile, which devoured more than 80 people over 20 years... Residents of the village of Luganga, which suffered the most from the actions of the monster, wanted to kill the immobilized reptile, but animal defenders loaded the crocodile and took it to an unknown direction...

In April this year in southern India, a mad elephant killed and maimed 25 people... The tragedy occurred during a religious festival in the city of Chettuva...

It is said that an elephant named Vinayan, who took part in the show, lost his temper after spectators started throwing pebbles at him... It is reported that the elephant could have seen his rival, with whom he had a bad relationship...

In any case, a person was injured - the elephant threw off and killed its driver... Then it began to run around the area after people and managed to wound 24 people until it calmed down...