15 photos of animals with a calculating predator hiding behind their cute faces (16 photos)

I invite you to plunge into the natural world and find out with us what animals and birds the Bolshoi Theater is crying for! After all, more than one actor would envy their performance!





Our world and its inhabitants are unpredictable, and sometimes very cunning. For example, animals, like people, are quite good at masking their true inner selves behind a pretty face and a sweet smile. But what really lies behind this impenetrable mask of kindness and innocence?

Common kestrel



One of my scouts took this photo on top of a mountain while hiking.

The common kestrel is a member of the falcon family. Due to its small size, this bird is sometimes also called the “little falcon.” It is considered the most common bird of prey in Central Europe after the buzzard.

Black bush viper





A massive alligator is ready to climb aboard



An alligator's cute smile can hide up to 80 sharp teeth! By the way, an alligator can change each of its teeth on average 50 times. We envy silently.

Fox with a sly smile



Trimeresurus insularis is a venomous viper native to Indonesia.



Secretary bird



This bird can proudly say about itself that it has a bright appearance. What are her eyelashes alone worth! However, she can boast not only of her beauty, but also of her dexterity and ability to get her own food. Usually, during a hunt, she beats her huge wings vigorously so that the prey gives itself away and goes on the run. After which the secretary bird begins to catch up with its dinner in zigzag movements.

Sri Lankan sloth fish



Sloth bear native to the Indian subcontinent. His innocuous pose in the photo does not live up to his reputation. It is known to be the most aggressive bear species in existence and is the most likely to attack humans. British colonial officers considered these furry guys more dangerous than tigers!

Marbled ferret



The marbled ferret (bandage) is a rare exotic predator from the mustelid family, which stands out for its unusual variegated color. This ferret is a very active predator that hunts both on the ground and in trees, where it can deftly climb. But their favorite hunting place is underground rodent burrows, where they can stay overnight.

Habronattus spider with its prey in its furry legs



Leopard seal



Behind this cute pug hides one of the most dangerous predators of pinnipeds! Its diet includes both penguins and small seals.

This fish seems happy to see you!



Some species of porcupine fish use a neurotoxin that is 1,200 times stronger than cyanide, but they have a cute smile.

Manul



Hyena



Sure, they look cute, but try telling that to some poor wildebeest while they're tearing it to pieces.

Slow lorises



This is the only known genus of venomous primates, whose venom is dangerous to absolutely everyone.

Helmeted cassowary



According to the 2004 edition of the Guinness Book of Records, the cassowary bird is considered the most dangerous bird on Earth. Its dagger-shaped claw on the inner finger is approximately 120 mm long. One blow from her paw will bring instant death to the victim.