Dangerous Animals Survival Guide

Meet 50 of the planet’s most dangerous creatures and find out how to stay alive if you’re (un)lucky enough to meet one! Come face to face with deadly animals of all shapes and sizes – from hippos and crocodiles to mosquitoes and scorpions, and then learn the tell-tale signs that they might be about to strike!

You’ll discover where they live and how they hunt, check out how they defend themselves from predators – including humans – and read about the conservation challenges they face.

This awesome fact-packed book will inspire wonder and respect for some of the most feared creatures on Earth!

Here’s a sneak peek… if you dare!

Never look a gorilla in the eye…

Never be upwind of a polar bear…

And NEVER run from a lion! Lions can run up to 80kmph. That’s almost twice as quick as the fastest human, Usain Bolt!

Meet the author Q&A

We asked wildlife filmmaker and author Sam Hume about his wild new book…

Hi Sam! What inspired you to become a wildlife filmmaker?

I always loved nature documentaries, and after studying Zoology at university I thought seriously about wildlife filmmaking. I got a cheap camera and started filming wildlife in my garden, writing to every production company I could for experience. Eventually it paid off!

What’s your favourite deadly animal?

It’s hard to beat a lion. They’re such impressive animals. I remember filming a lioness in Zambia who was an excellent hunter. Whenever she came past our vehicle she‘d give the most intense stare that reminded me of my place in the food chain!

What’s your favourite fact about a dangerous animal?

Hmm… while writing this book I learned that Komodo dragons’ sharp teeth are coated in iron. Imagine that – metal knives for teeth!

Yikes! What’s your top tip for staying safe in the wild?

Give animals enough space so they can act naturally and not be frightened. Plus, give yourself enough space so you can get to safety if needed.

If you could be any dangerous animal, what would it be and why?

I’d probably be an orca. They’re so big, so intelligent and work together so well that they don’t have any natural predators! I’d love to see the ocean through their eyes, and explore its many, many secrets.

Do you have any interesting stories about a time you’ve come across a deadly animal?

While filming a mother bear and her cubs in Canada, she suddenly charged at me – but stopped and ran away. It was a ‘bluff’ charge, letting me know who’s boss. Like many animals I come across, she was just defending herself and her family – she didn’t really want to hurt me.

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