Don't be fooled: these cute animals could kill you

Animals can be really adorable. Some look so cute that we just want to pet and cuddle them! But let's not forget: that's not how nature works. Looking lovable doesn't necessarily mean that the animal can't hurt you, or even kill you. Some of these adorable creatures are actually quite dangerous and can easily end a human life.

Curious? Click through this gallery to check out these cute, but deadly, animals.

Leopard seal

You probably wish you could cuddle it, but doing so would put you at great risk of injury, and even death. These are in fact aggressive predators, so they can, and probably would, bite you.

Serval

Don't you just want to take one home and pet it all day? Well, serval cats are wild animals, and as such don't make good pets. They can really hurt you with their strong bite.

Dolphin

These intelligent and cute animals can indeed be very friendly, but like many other animals, they have the capacity to kill humans. If they can successfully ram sharks with their snouts, imagine what they could do to you...

Polar bear

These white, furry mammals can be found in the Arctic Circle region. But don't get fooled by their cuteness; polar bears are ferocious predators that would not hesitate to kill you if they felt they had to.

Beaver

How cute are these rodents, right? But they use their sharp teeth to cut wood and build dams, so we'd say those are very powerful weapons!

Komodo dragon

These enormous lizards can be found on the islands  of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang in Indonesia. Not only do Komodo dragons have a powerful bite, but their saliva is venomous.

Panda bear

These are also really adorable cuddly creatures, but they too can be deadly. Panda bears do prefer bamboo to meat, but they won't hesitate to bite a human if they feel it's warranted.

Kangaroo

These cute marsupials can easily knock a human down with a punch. Not to mention their bone-shattering kicks!

Platypus

It might sound like fun swimming with a platypus, but these semiaquatic animals are one of the few mammals to produce venom. The venom is delivered through spurs on their hind legs.

Raccoon

These nocturnal animals are commonly found in both the countryside and in urban areas across North and Central America. While they are not generally aggressive, they can attack under certain circumstances. They can bite and scratch, and transmit any diseases they might carry to humans (e.g. rabies).

Moose

Goofy, and overall adorable creatures, moose also have the capacity to trample you to death. So, if you encounter one, don't give the animal a reason to charge you!

Giraffe

These gorgeous long-necked animals are not usually aggressive, but if you happen to threaten their calves, you may well end up trampled to death...

Slow loris

Just look at those eyes! These nocturnal primates might not have a lot of defense mechanisms, but they have a toxic bite that is not only painful, but can be lethal.

Sloth

Sloths are so cute and so chill, so how could they hurt anyone, really? Well, if they feel threatened they won't hesitate to use their long nails to scratch you. And their bite is even worse!

Mute swan

These gracious water birds may be beautiful, but they can be pretty vicious, too. They are very territorial of their nests, and won't hesitate to attack you if you come close.

Elephant

These enormous mammals not only weigh tons, but they can also use their trunks and tusks to inflict damage. If they step on you, it's most likely game over.

Wolverine

These carnivorous mammals have really sharp, long claws that they use to kill their prey. It goes without saying these are powerful, deadly weapons.