Dangerous Animals That Are Deceptively Cute

Just as a disclaimer – all animals are potentially dangerous (yes, even your cuddly hamster). If you mess with them they’ll mess with you. This list is not intended to make anyone hate cuddly animals. End of disclaimer. With that said, get ready for a safari because these are some dangerous animals that are deceptively cute!

Cassowary

Found in Australia, this bird looks rather ridiculous but trust us, if you disturb it, prepare for attempted disembowelment (yes, that is actually their go-to attack strategy).

Deer

You thought they just prance around and eat grass? You better adjust your preconceptions. Deer, especially bucks, have been known to charge and trample humans.

Cats

We’re not talking about house pets, nor are we talking about lions. We mean the mid-sized cuddly looking pumas and panthers. Don’t be deceived by their smaller stature, they are often just as dangerous as their lion/tiger counterparts.

Dolphins

They look like fun animals, but guess what? They kill sharks. And guess what else? They could easily do the same to you.

Beavers

They are extremely territorial and do not hesitate to use their teeth.

Pufferfish

Pufferfish poison is very potent and will easily kill you by paralyzing your diaphragm…which means you can’t breathe.

Red Fox

It’s usually wolves that get the bad rep, but foxes can be just as vicious. In fact, they have been known to hunt small humans aka children.

Raccoons

Although you usually think of them as just playing in the trash, if you try to steal their pleasure they will use their claws to seriously mess your life up.

Chimpanzees and Apes

Have you ever seen Planet of the Apes? Seriously though, monkeys may act funny, or entertain you at the zoo, but if you make them angry be prepared to face their wrath.