Today we will choose the most powerful animal in the world. You will naturally say: “What is there to think? Elephant!". Of course, if you follow a simple logic: "The one who weighs more is stronger", then, without a doubt, the elephant has no competitors. Well maybe a blue whale.
But we will argue this way: strength is manifested not only in body weight, but also in the ability to lift and carry a load that exceeds it. Here, on the basis of this criterion, our top is built: "10 of the most powerful animals in the world." So let's get started.
10. Polar bear
It is the largest of the land mammals. The weight of such a predator is about 500 kg, and the power is simply amazing: it can pull a carcass weighing half a ton on the ice, and the bear kills a huge seal with one paw strike.
9. Killer whale
In the northern latitudes there is another strongman, who is rightly called the "killer whale." In water, the killer whale swims at a speed of up to 55 km / h, even a blue whale will not ward off this strong predator. And bursting into a flock of seals, she easily eats 5-6 individuals.
8. The ox
Bullocks have long been used by humans as draft animals. These huge castrated bulls have always been a measure of strength. One ox can overpower a weight of about 900 kg, which is one and a half times its own.
7. Elephant
Elephant lifts a load of 9 tons. By the way, the five-ton male “mastered” so much. If you argue in the above given parameters, this is about 1.7 times the dead weight of the elephant. Worthy! Moreover, in terms of weight it is an absolute record in wildlife.
6. Tiger
Tigers are very strong. They weigh up to 270 kg and can lift a load twice as much with this weight.
5. African Crowned Eagle
In the family of birds, the strongest animal is the crowned eagle, which can carry a load four times its weight in flight.
4. Gorilla
Gorillas cannot be called monkeys. These are serious, frightening-looking primates with remarkable strength.
There is a known case when an adult gorilla, rescuing his cub that fell from a tree from a lion attacking him, broke his last neck, just grabbing his withers. The lion died on the spot.
Gorilla is a worthy competitor in the fight for the title of "The most powerful animal in the world." She can lift a load ten times her weight.
3. Leaf cutter ant
And, looking at an ant, it is hard to imagine that he is a strong man. Just think, some crumb fussing fussily underfoot! But take a closer look, and you will definitely see how this insect drags a load that is 50 times heavier than its weight! Imagine that one leaf-cutting ant, for example, can carry up to 50 of its brethren. Can you do that? That's it!
2. Rhinoceros beetle
In the tropics is another contender for the title of "The most powerful animal in the world." This is a rhinoceros beetle that can lift a load 850 times heavier than its weight. Obviously, these insects, despite their size, are strong.
1. Shell mite
And now, to the sound of fanfare, we face the winner. Meet the most powerful animal in the world - a shell mite! This, of course, is not an elephant or a polar bear, but he has many times more silushka than the giant animals of the aforementioned named world.
The tick easily lifts and carries the weight 1180 times heavier than its own! And imagine for a minute the tick is at least the size of a cat ... Well, it's so small! Hooray to the winner!