I can't outrun any of these. Even crocodiles can sprint up to 35km/h (22mph) in short bursts. For me, it'll have to be a rhino. They have very poor eyesight, so I think I can outmanoeuvre one .
I can't outrun any of these. Even crocodiles can sprint up to 35km/h (22mph) in short bursts. For me, it'll have to be a rhino. They have very poor eyesight, so I think I can outmanoeuvre one .
I don't think that is quite right about crocodiles.
https://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q4.htm
"Most crocodiles can achieve speeds of around 12 to 14 kph for short periods, which is somewhat slower than a fit human can run."
"However, crocodiles can accelerate much faster than this over very short distances by exploding into action - I have measured adult saltwater crocodiles (around 4 metres total length) moving at 12 metres per second for a quarter of a second, which is long enough to capture prey standing within one body length before it even has time to react. This is where crocodiles excel - launching themselves into motion from a standing start, hoping to cover the short distance between themselves and their prey before the prey can react. This isn't running, however, because the crocodile cannot maintain this acceleration for more than a very brief instant."
Armstronglivs wrote:
I don't think that is quite right about crocodiles.
https://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q4.htm"Most crocodiles can achieve speeds of around 12 to 14 kph for short periods, which is somewhat slower than a fit human can run."
"However, crocodiles can accelerate much faster than this over very short distances by exploding into action - I have measured adult saltwater crocodiles (around 4 metres total length) moving at 12 metres per second for a quarter of a second, which is long enough to capture prey standing within one body length before it even has time to react. This is where crocodiles excel - launching themselves into motion from a standing start, hoping to cover the short distance between themselves and their prey before the prey can react. This isn't running, however, because the crocodile cannot maintain this acceleration for more than a very brief instant."
wrong that croc can use a rhino as a bus for longer distances
El Keniano wrote:
I can't outrun any of these. Even crocodiles can sprint up to 35km/h (22mph) in short bursts. For me, it'll have to be a rhino. They have very poor eyesight, so I think I can outmanoeuvre one .
https://safarisafricana.com/most-dangerous-animals-africa/
If you're not in the water you can escape a croc. But if you are in the open you won't outrun a rhino. They can also turn on a dime. You need a big tree. But hope a leopard isn't in it. Or that an elephant doesn't want to bring it down. Stay in your Land Rover.
I've taken on a mosquito and survived on many occasions. Haven't you?
Most snakes would rather avoid a fight, so I could probably "take them on" and survive just by not engaging and hoping they'd take off instead of trying to fight me.
Surprised that humans aren't on the list. I'm assuming more people per year are killed by humans than by great white sharks.
Armstronglivs wrote:
I don't think that is quite right about crocodiles."
I think they're talking about the Nile crocodiles as opposed to salt water crocodiles.
"Crocodiles have been seen to travel 65-100 ft (20-30 meters) in a sprint, and then quickly tire. So while you can’t be nonchalant about the risk a crocodile poses, you don’t have to worry that they’ll hunt you down by running after you through the jungle."
https://storyteller.travel/how-fast-can-a-crocodile-run/what about humans? wrote:
I've taken on a mosquito and survived on many occasions. Haven't you?
Most snakes would rather avoid a fight, so I could probably "take them on" and survive just by not engaging and hoping they'd take off instead of trying to fight me.
Surprised that humans aren't on the list. I'm assuming more people per year are killed by humans than by great white sharks.
The other animals are not using weapons. How many humans engage in mortal combat each year sans weapons? Very few as a percentage of population. Do drone pilots sitting in a climate controlled tent or trailer in Las Vegas really count?
what about humans? wrote:
I've taken on a mosquito and survived on many occasions. Haven't you?
Most snakes would rather avoid a fight, so I could probably "take them on" and survive just by not engaging and hoping they'd take off instead of trying to fight me.
Surprised that humans aren't on the list. I'm assuming more people per year are killed by humans than by great white sharks.
Malaria, dengue and zika are just a few of the diseases borne by anopheles mosquitos. endemic throughout Africa. Africa's aggressive, super venomous and super fast black mamba is probably the only snake in the world that will chase after human beings.
Leopards aren't on the list. Hyenas aren't on the list.
El Keniano wrote:
Hyenas aren't on the list.
A hyena will tear your guts out and grin while you die in slow agony
El Keniano wrote:
what about humans? wrote:
I've taken on a mosquito and survived on many occasions. Haven't you?
Most snakes would rather avoid a fight, so I could probably "take them on" and survive just by not engaging and hoping they'd take off instead of trying to fight me.
Surprised that humans aren't on the list. I'm assuming more people per year are killed by humans than by great white sharks.
Malaria, dengue and zika are just a few of the diseases borne by anopheles mosquitos. endemic throughout Africa.
Ok, but your question was "what animals can you take on and survive?" I didn't claim that mosquitos aren't deadly. I claimed that one can take on a mosquito and survive.
Have you been bitten by a mosquito and not died as a result? If so, then you too have taken on a mosquito and survived.
Here is the definitive answer. 8% of Americans thinks that unarmed they could beat a lion, or a gorilla or an elephant in a fight,
El Keniano wrote:
I can't outrun any of these. Even crocodiles can sprint up to 35km/h (22mph) in short bursts. For me, it'll have to be a rhino. They have very poor eyesight, so I think I can outmanoeuvre one .
This post reeks of white privilege.
what about humans? wrote:
El Keniano wrote:
Malaria, dengue and zika are just a few of the diseases borne by anopheles mosquitos. endemic throughout Africa.
Ok, but your question was "what animals can you take on and survive?" I didn't claim that mosquitos aren't deadly. I claimed that one can take on a mosquito and survive.
Have you been bitten by a mosquito and not died as a result? If so, then you too have taken on a mosquito and survived.
Mosquitoes can be handled with a can of insecticide. However, you'll have slim chances of survival should you encounter, one-on-one, a full-grown lion, hippopotamus, elephant or cape buffalo. The buffalo, especially, would be the one you would be most keen to avoid.
El Keniano wrote:
what about humans? wrote:
Ok, but your question was "what animals can you take on and survive?" I didn't claim that mosquitos aren't deadly. I claimed that one can take on a mosquito and survive.
Have you been bitten by a mosquito and not died as a result? If so, then you too have taken on a mosquito and survived.
Mosquitoes can be handled with a can of insecticide. However, you'll have slim chances of survival should you encounter, one-on-one, a full-grown lion, hippopotamus, elephant or cape buffalo. The buffalo, especially, would be the one you would be most keen to avoid.
Hippos kill far more people each year than cape buffaloes.
Dr. Bob Bratton wrote:
Here is the definitive answer. 8% of Americans thinks that unarmed they could beat a lion, or a gorilla or an elephant in a fight,
I'd have to give Americans a pretty good chance against a lion or a gorilla. Doesn't the average American weight something like 800 pounds? Should be able to simply roll over anything smaller than a rhino.
I can still outrun a mamba.
El Keniano wrote:
I can't outrun any of these. Even crocodiles can sprint up to 35km/h (22mph) in short bursts. For me, it'll have to be a rhino. They have very poor eyesight, so I think I can outmanoeuvre one .
https://safarisafricana.com/most-dangerous-animals-africa/
If I had a .303 caliber Lee-Enfield I'd fight. Otherwise I wouldn't be caught dead in such a dangerous situation unarmed.
Kenyans have a fear of crocodiles and run from the fight, but in Uganda, crocodiles have learnt to have a fear of Ugandans. They rarely attack us, and if they do, they pick on our women or children - and we always have our revenge!
Real Obvi wrote:
Hippos kill far more people each year than cape buffaloes.
That's because of more frequent interactions with humans on rivers and lakes. There's always a chance hippos will leave you alone if they don't feel threatened or their territory encroached upon. Cape buffalo, otoh, are called "the black death" for a reason. They have a deep-seated, instinctive hatred of humans. They move powerfully and are surprisingly fast and agile. They will stalk and ambush humans with skill, manoeuvres and patience that would make a commando proud. They're much more dangerous when alone, but even herds can use moves like fake retreating to draw you in while others outflank you from the wings and attack you from behind.
Vicious animals, buffalo.