DANGEROUS LOOKING BUT RELATIVELY HARMLESS ANIMALS

GIANT AFRICAN MILLIPEDE

The giant African millipede is one the largest millipedes in the world.

This tropical, 256-legged arthropod only feeds on decomposing

vegetation and organic materials. In some countries,

people even keep it as a pet.

WOLFISH

Another terrifying creature living deep in the ocean, the wolfish is a

bottom-feeding fish that can measure more than 2m (6.6ft).

But humans don’t need to fear its powerful jaws; the fish

only uses its strong canine and molar teeth to crush

small invertebrates and crustaceans.

VULTURE

With a wingspan of over 3m (10ft), vultures have one of the most

fearsome reputations among all birds. They are huge and look

extremely intimidating but they are scavengers, which means

they feed on things that are already dead and are totally

harmless to you. As long as you are alive, at least.

GHARIAL

Also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, the gharial is a giant,

critically endangered reptile now only living in certain regions of

India and Nepal. The animal´s teeth look formidable but in fact,

its thin and fragile jaws are incapable of eating anything

too large (say like a human).

MILK SNAKE

Milk snakes are famous for their striking similarity to the

extremely venomous coral snake, a mimicry that serves to

scare away predators. In spite of its similarity to the

Coral Snake, the milk snake is completely harmless.

SEA PIG

At first glance, the sea pig is a bizarre-looking and freaky creature

for sure. But when you get to know this tiny (just a few inches long)

blind mud-eating creature which lives 1,000m (3,300ft) deep in the

ocean, you’ll come to realize, there really is nothing to fear.

MANTA RAY

Measuring up to 7m (23ft), manta rays are large eagle rays

found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters.

Historically, these amazing animals were feared for their

enormous size and power. Nevertheless, manta rays have

been proven to be gentle, docile and sometimes

even playful animals.

WRINKLE-FACED BAT 

What looks like a nightmarish monster from a sci-fi movie is

actually a little, totally harmless, fruit-eating bat native to

some countries in Central and South America.