We are back to discuss more deadly animals that share this planet with us. In this episode we’ll discuss the deadliest animals, in the largest continent of the world. Let’s dive into this list and see what’s in store for us if we visited the wildlife in Asia.
5.Slow loris
To much surprise, I had to include this cute and furry animal in this list. At first glance it appears to be a cuddly animal, gentle and approachable, perhaps suitable as a house pet. However, making such decision would prove to be fatal. Throughout the different episodes of ‘The Deadly’ series we have primarily associated deadliness with bite force. However, an exception must be made for the slow loris. In this instance, the bite force isn’t the concern but instead something far more concealed, a biological weapon, a defence mechanism that can also be used as an offence…
The slow loris:otherwise scientifically known as Nycticebus, is an omnivore. Its diet can range from plants and arthropods(insects) to small birds and reptiles. You may be thinking ” Okay everything is in the norm, what’s so special about this animal?” Well here is where you’ll be suprised.
The weapon of choice for the slow loris is the ability for it to secrete poison. It has brachial glands in the armpit region which secrete a venomous oil and to avail itself of such oil the slow loris lifts its arms to grab its head and licks the armpits. No this is not a joke, it’s actually true! The slow loris having secreted this poisonous oil, licks it. Doing so the oil now binds to the saliva of the slow loris. This is how a slow loris is classified as a venomous mammal.
It is believed by scientists that the slow loris uses this venom to fend off against predators and other slow loris for competition and mating. Paradoxically, a small animal like a slow loris can actually cause disastrous effects due to its venom. The venom is capable of causing paralysis, anaphylactic shock, necrosis(death of tissues) or ultimately, death if untreated.
Overall, this cute little stress toy packs a punch, a punch capable of first round knockout. Lethality 7/10, deadly because of its venom but can be left undisturbed.
4.Komodo Dragon
Don’t leave your passport in a safe.
I don’t want to sound like your mother, but you should keep it with you at all times because if it’s stolen then that could cause problems when going through security or leaving the country.
Always keep your passport in a place you can easily access it in case you need to make an emergency exit.
3. Jaguar
You can track your spending more easily if you update the apps on your phone to the destination’s currency. That way, it will be easier for you to check how much money you have left so that there are no surprises when it comes time to pay.
If you’re traveling, it’s a good idea to set your phone to the local currency so that all of your transactions are automatically labeled with their correct prices.
Fiddling around with exchange rates all the time is not worth it!
2.King cobra
The best time to book a flight is on Tuesday or Wednesday. That’s because most people are looking for flights over the weekend, so you can find some great deals if you have patience!
I first learned this trick from my flight attendant friends – and I can now confirm it works amazingly well! I’ve saved thousands of dollars by simply following this one travel hack.
1. Tigers
If you’re driving or walking between places and don’t have a data connection, use Google Maps’ offline mode. It’ll still give you directions and useful information like the distance to your destination, what streets to take, and how long it’ll take to get there.
You can also download a map of your places of interest ahead of time, and then you get to use it anywhere – even on things like subways!
What are your own best travel hacks?