The most powerful animal in the world. And this, it turns out, is not an elephant!

Today we will choose the most powerful animal in the world. You, naturally, will say: "What is there to think about? Elephant!". Of course, if you follow the simple logic: "Stronger one who weighs more", then, no doubt, the elephant has no competitors. Well, maybe a blue whale.

But we will argue this way: the force manifests itself not only in the mass of the body, but also in the ability to lift and carry a load exceeding it. Here, based on this criterion, and built our top: "The 10 most powerful animals in the world." So, let's get started.

10. The Polar Bear

It is the largest of terrestrial mammals. The weight of this predator is about 500 kg, and the power is simply amazing: it can pull out a carcass weighing half a ton, and a huge seal kills a huge seal with one paw.

9. Killer Whale

In the northern latitudes there is another strongman, who is reasonably called the "killer whale". In the water, the killer whirlwind swims at a speed of up to 55 km / h, even a blue whale will not break from this powerful predator. And, bursting into a flock of seals, she easily gnaws 5-6 individuals.

8. The Wave

The oxen have long been used by man as draft animals. These huge castrated bulls were always the yardstick of strength. One ox can overpower a weight of about 900 kg, which is one and a half times higher than its own.

7. The Elephant

The elephant lifts the cargo in 9 tons. By the way, so much "mastered" the five-ton male. If to argue in the above given parameters, this is approximately 1.7 times higher than the elephant's own weight. Worthy! Moreover, in terms of weight - it is an absolute record in the wild.

6. The Tiger

Tigers are very strong. They weigh up to 270 kg and can lift a load of teeth twice that weight.

5. African crowned eagle

In the feathered family, the most powerful animal is the crowned eagle, which can carry a cargo four times its weight in flight.

4. The Gorilla

Gorillas can not be called monkeys. These are serious, frighteningly looking primates, possessing remarkable strength.

There is a case when an adult gorilla, rescuing her cub from the fallen lion from the tree, broke the last neck, just grabbing him by the withers. The lion died on the spot.

Gorilla is a worthy competitor in the struggle for the title "The most powerful animal in the world". She can lift a load ten times her weight.

3. The ant-sheet cutter

And, looking at the ant, it's hard to imagine that he is a strong man. You think, some little creature is running around bustling under your feet! But take a closer look, and you will certainly see how this insect carries a load on itself, which is 50 times heavier than its weight! Imagine that one ant-leaf cutter, for example, can carry up to 50 of his counterparts. Can you do it? That's it!

2. Rhinoceros beetle

In the tropics, there is another applicant for the title "The most powerful animal in the world." This is a rhinoceros beetle that can lift a load 850 times heavier than its weight. Obviously, these insects, despite their size, are strong.

1. Scabies tick

And now, to the sound of fanfare, the winner stands before us. Meet the most powerful animal in the world - the armored tick! This, of course, is not an elephant or a polar bear, but he has many times more strength than the named giant representatives of the animal world.

The tick easily lifts and carries weight 1180 times heavier than its own! And imagine for a minute a tick size well, at least with a cat ... It's good that he's so small! Ur to the winner!