地球上最為彪悍的十大陸地動物(上)

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  The planet Earth is filled with millions of species.Although the exact amount is not known, estimatesput the number at 6.5 million different species onland and 2.2 million species found in the oceans.Many of these species are known to exhibitastonishing feats of strength that are hard to useas humans to even fathom. When coming up withthe ten strongest animals on land, we have focusedon each animal's strength compared to its size andweight. As you'll find, some of the strongest landanimals are mighty in size while others may appearinsignificant at first glance. Yet if we dig a little deeper we find that a variety of species arecapable of carrying and pulling incredible weights. You'll find that their strength puts gym ratsand body builders to shame.

  咱們棲身的地球上生存著數百萬種生物,只管其確實的數據其實不為人所知,但大略估量,陸地上的物種大概有650萬之多,海洋裏的物種也是到達了220萬之多。這個中的很多物種們乃至表示出了超乎凡人預估的驚人體能。咱們所要說的十大刁悍陸地震物,著重於分歧動物相較於本身的體積和重量之下所暴發出來的驚人力氣。你會發明,某些刁悍的動物從體積上看就非常威猛,而另外一些則乍一看貌似並沒有縛雞之力,可跟著咱們更深刻的懂得,就會發明,那些看起來綿軟的生物完整可以背負使人難以置信的重量。它們所暴發出來的力氣,乃至令那些健身人士和職業選手都為之汗顏。

  10.Eagle

  10.鷹

  There are over 70 species of eagles found on Earth, and these large birds of prey are allpowerfully built. The strength of eagles has been admired by many nations throughout history,as evidenced by its use in many national symbols. The eagle is featured on the coat of arms ofmany different countries, and, of course, the bald eagle is a proud symbol of the UnitedStates. The bald eagle, which is native to North America, was adopted as the United StatesNational emblem is 1782, chosen because of its majestic beauty, long life and immensestrength.

  地球上有70多種鷹,這些大型鳥類猛禽都非常的硬朗。汗青上,很多國度都非常承認鷹的力氣,這也便是為何那末多的國度都把鷹作為圖騰的緣故原由。鷹成了許多國度國徽上的特點之一,固然,禿鷹便是美國引認為傲的意味。1782年,原產於北美洲的禿鷹憑仗其肅靜之美,長命之身和壯大力氣出如今了美國國徽上。

  Most eagles are larger than other raptors. They have heavy heads with large, hooked beaksthat are well-suited for tearing flesh from their prey. Their massive talons are sharp enough tokill prey as large as deer and monkeys.Eagles' eyes are also extremely powerful, allowing themto spot their prey from incredibly long distances, even when they are well-camouflaged. Studiessuggest that some eagles can spot an animal the size of a rabbit from up to two miles away!Due to their immense power, eagles are ranked at the top of their food chain. The bald eaglehas been recorded as flying while carrying the heaviest load verified to be carried by any flyingbird. Astonishingly, this particular bird carried a mule deer fawn who weighed 15 pounds.Imagine seeing that duo flying through the air! Eagles strike an impressive backdrop againstthe sky. They can have a length of over 3 feet, a median wingspan of over 7 feet, and a bodymass up to 15 pounds. When defending their territories from other eagles or trying to attract amate, the birds will display amazing aerial acrobatics and death-defying swoops, locking talonsand free-falling in an intense spiral.

  大部門的鷹都比其他猛禽宏大。偉大的鷹頭上長著可以易如反掌扯破獵物軀體的巨型鉤狀喙,壯實的鷹爪銳利到能獵殺像鹿、猴那末大的獵物。鷹眼一樣也是鋒利非常,豈論那些獵物假裝得何等隱藏,它們都能在非常遠的距分開外發明獵物。研討註解,有些鷹類乃至可以發覺到兩英裏外如兔子般巨細的生物!憑仗著它們壯大的力氣,鷹排在其食品鏈的最頂端。同任何其他的鳥類比擬,禿鷹已被證明是可最重負荷飛翔的飛禽。使人受驚的是,鷹這類奇特的禽類能攜帶重達15磅的黑尾鹿。你能想象嗎?一只鷹居然帶著一匹鹿在空中飛翔!鷹擊漫空是一幅使人印象深入的畫面。他們的身軀跨越3英尺長,中央的翼幅跨越7英尺,身材更是重達15磅。當同其他鷹爭取領地或想要試圖吸引配頭留意的時刻,鷹會演出冷艷四座的空中雜技,忽而在反抗中舉行致命的俯沖,忽而在劇烈的回旋時連忙降低。

  9.Anaconda

  9.水蟒

  Anacondas are members of the boa family. The green anaconda from South Africa is the largestsnake on earth, pound for pound. Anacondas can grow to 550 pounds and over 29 feet. Theyare a truly frightening sight to see. They typically spend their time in swamps and marshes.Since their nasal openings are located on the top of their head, they are able to hide from preywhile staying almost completely submerged underwater. Because of their immense weight, theycan move quicker in water than they can on land.

  水蟒是蟒蛇家屬中的一員,而來自南非的碧色水蟒則是地球上最大的蛇。水蟒可以到達550磅重,29英尺多長,因而可知,瞥見它們的確使人不寒而栗。它們平日待在池沼濕地裏。因為它們的鼻孔長在頭頂,以是他們險些可以完整沉入水中,隱蔽起來乘機而動。因為本身非常粗笨,因此同其在陸地上行為比擬,它們在水中顯得更加迅速。

  Anacondas feed on a diet of birds, turtles, wild pigs, deer, jaguars, and capybaras, the world'slargest rodent. They catch their prey by biting with their extremely sharp teeth. An anacondasteeth are rear-facing, acting as a trap to prevent prey from wriggling away. Anacondas donot contain venom like some other snakes do. Instead, they kill their prey by coiling theirbodies around them and squeezing until they suffocate. Every time the caught animal exhales,the anaconda is able to squeeze tighter. Their incredible jaws have stretchy ligaments thatallow them to swallow their prey completely whole, regardless of its size. Even the digestiveenzymes and gastric juices in an anaconda are powerful. After an animal is eaten whole, theanaconda's stomach and small intestine will begin the digestion process and absorb thenutrients. This process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. After the largestmeals, anacondas can survive for months without food. To witness the amazing feat of ananaconda devouring its prey, you can check out this National Geographic videoof a greenanaconda attacking a capybara. Be warned that viewer discretion is highly advised.

  水蟒的食品包含禽類、龜類、野豬、鹿類、美洲虎及水豚,是天下上最大的嚙齒類動物。它們經由過程極為銳利的牙齒撕咬獵物來捕食。水蟒常把利牙隱蔽在背面,設下圈套防備獵物逃脫。可水蟒其實不像其他蛇類那樣經由過程開釋毒液捕殺獵物,取而代之的捕殺方法是,它們卷曲本身的身材環繞糾纏住獵物,被抓獲的獵物每吐一次氣,水蟒就能夠纏得更緊一點,就如許賡續環繞糾纏緊勒直至獵物梗塞而亡。水蟒的頷有著驚人的彈性韌帶,豈論獵物巨細,它都可以或許全部吞下。水蟒的消化酶和胃液也異常壯大。在吞下全部動物後,水蟒的腸胃便開端消化並接收養分。這個進程大概舉行幾天至幾周。一頓飽餐後,水蟒可不進食生計數月。目擊了水蟒生吞獵物的壯大才能以後,你就會信任《寰球地輿》播出的碧色水蟒進擊水豚確有其事了吧。告誡電視觀眾面臨水蟒需謹嚴是最有效的忠言。

  8.Grizzly Bear

  8.灰棕熊

  Grizzly bears are the largest species of bear and are native to North America. The averagelength of a grizzly is 6.5 feet and the average shoulder height is over 3 feet. Adult males weigh400-790 pounds on average, although some have been recorded with staggering weights up to1,500 pounds. Grizzly bears have powerful front claws that measure 2-4 inches in length andcan tear with ease. Despite their large size, they are capable of running up to 35 miles perhour. In 2013, the second largest grizzly ever documented was taken down by a hunter. Ithad a massive skull which measured over 27 inches.

  灰棕熊最先發明於北美洲,是天下上最大的熊。灰棕熊均勻高達6.5英尺,寬跨越3英尺。成年雄性灰棕熊均勻體重可達400—790磅重,更是曾有灰棕熊體重達1500磅。灰棕熊的前爪有2—4英寸長且孔武有力,不費吹灰之力即可以撕碎任何器械。只管它們體型宏大,然則它們奔馳的時速但是可以到達每小時35英裏呢!2013年,史上第二大灰棕熊被獵人拿下。後期丈量,灰棕熊頭蓋骨的巨細跨越了27英寸。

  Grizzly bears can hibernate for 5-7 months each year, during which time they do not eat,defecate or urinate. In preparation for hibernation, they consume an immense amount offood. They have been known to prey on moose, elk, caribou, sheep, bison, deer, fish, birds andeven black bears. Grizzly bears will also approach feeding predators to steal their kill. It iscommon for most species to relent their kill to an approaching grizzly bear in order to avoid aconfrontation that they likely couldn't win. Grizzly bears can easily overpower any animal thatis in its natural territory. However, it doesn't often turn to a physical fight. Usually, a grizzlybear only has to display its large teeth and claws through posturing, growling, and roaring, andthe other animal will back down. It often isn't necessary for a grizzly bear to actually attack.Since grizzly bears are too large to escape danger by climbing trees like black bears can, theystand their ground and fight with increased aggressiveness. While grizzly bears normally avoidinteraction with humans, they will attack when surprised at close range or when protectingoffspring or a food supply. When a human encounters a grizzly bear, his or her best bet is tomake a lot of noise and avoid running.

  灰棕熊每一年有5-7個月是在蟄伏,這時代它們不吃不喝也不滲出。但蟄伏曩昔,它們會大批進食,會捕食北美麋、麋鹿、北美馴鹿、綿羊、野牛、鹿、魚、鳥、乃至是黑熊等動物。灰棕熊乃至還偷偷靠近正在進食的食肉動物以獵殺它們。當有灰棕熊靠近時,大多半食肉動物都邑停滯獵殺它們的獵物,以避免和灰棕熊產生反抗,由於這些捕食者深知本身基本不是灰棕熊的敵手。灰棕熊能易如反掌的禮服任何一種出如今它領地上的動物。然則,平日灰棕熊不會真的同獵物斗毆,它們只是暴露尖銳的牙齒和爪子咆哮著威逼敵手,那些動物就會見機的分開。以是,灰棕熊基本不須要動甚麽真刀真槍。灰棕熊體型其實是太宏大了,基本沒法像黑熊那樣爬樹回避險情,它們穩步站在那邊,隨時迎戰入侵者。但是灰棕熊平日不怎樣寧願同人類之間有甚麽轇轕,除非你離它們太近令他們覺得畏懼了或是它們想要掩護熊仔和食品的時刻,灰棕熊才會出來保衛本身。以是當你們碰到灰棕熊時,要多弄出一些消息來,但萬萬不要跑。

  7.Ox

  7.牛

  Oxen are particularly powerful animals, and humans have used their power to our advantagefor centuries. It is believed that they were first put to work for humans around 4,000 BC. Oxenare commonly used to plow fields, pull carts, haul wagons, trample grain for threshing andpower machines. Their brute strength makes them ideal for a variety of tasks. Oxen typicallywork side by side, being attached with a specially-fitted yoke. When two oxen of similar size andspeed are yoked together, their strength is increased significantly. They can pull extremelyheavy loads in a slow and steady manner. Many farmers today are returning to animal laborover machines to help with farming. Not only do oxen not need fossil fuels or electricity tooperate, but they have other benefits to farms too. Their hooves aerate the soil as they walk,which helps to preserve the soil's microbial layers, and their droppings help to fertilize the soil.

  牛是極具力氣的動物,人類應用它們為咱們事情已稀有世紀了。據悉,人類第一次用牛為咱們事情約莫是在公元前4000年。平日,牛被咱們用於犁地、拉車、拉貨、打谷等事件中。它們的蠻力使其合適完成各類義務。平日情形下,咱們都邑讓兩端牛一邊一個的並軀事情,並給它們加之特制的桎梏。當兩端體積和速率都差未幾的牛被拴在一路事情時,它們的力氣的確不容小覷。它們遲緩而強有力地拉著極其繁重的物體。現現在,照樣有很多農人又從新應用牛來贊助他們從事件農功課。牛不但不須要燃料或電力來操縱,它們對付農場而言另有其他更多的利益。它們的蹄子在走動時會給蹄下的泥土通氧,以掩護泥土的微生物層,縱然是它們的糞便也能作泥土的施肥劑。

  The term "as strong as an ox" is quite fitting, considering an ox is powerful enough to pull oneand a half times its body weight across rugged terrain. When yoked together properly andused in pairs, they can pull more than double the combined weight that two single oxen couldpull. For a short burst of 6-8 feet, a team of oxen areable to pull up to 13,000 pounds! Thesuccess of a team of oxen depends on how well they are trained to work together. They areable to work long hours, and typically have a long life span.

  咱們鄙諺所說的“力大如牛”,其實是太貼切了。牛兒們孔武有力,乃至於可以拉著比其本身體重還要沉一半的重物在曲折之地安閑行走。農人會選用一對牛為其事情,由於他們的拉力比單只牛發生的拉力要大很多。經由6-8英尺的短程加快,一隊牛的拉力居然可達13000磅!但它們能一路完善的事情也是須要經由嚴厲的練習能力殺青的。牛兒們平日壽命都很長,也更是可以或許勤勤奮懇耕作平生。

  6.Tiger

  6.山君

  The tiger is the largest cat species, reaching up to 670 pounds, 4 feet in height at shoulder,and 13 feet in length. They have muscular bodies which feature powerful limbs, immenseheads and long tails. They have sharp, stout teeth that can rip through flesh easily. Theircurved canine teeth can have a crown height of up to 3.5 inches. Tigers are apex predators,however their numbers are in steep decline due to habitat destruction and poaching. Tigershave always been praised for their strength and unique markings. They feature prominently inancient folklore, mythology, literature and modern films. They are often incorporate intosymbols of national pride, and sporting teams often use tigers as their mascots.

  山君,最大型的貓科動物,體重達670磅,肩膀高達3英尺,身長達13英尺。山君具有強勁有力的四肢、碩大非常的頭部和長長的尾巴。山君的牙齒銳利壯實,撕咬動物的皮肉的確不在話下。虎的犬齒3.5英尺(相稱於王冠的高度)。山君是頂尖的肉食動物,但是因為棲息地的損壞和偷獵事宜的產生,山君的數目湧現了急劇降低。人們經常冠以山君強健和國土之王的美稱。在陳腐的民間傳說、神話故事、文學作品和現代片子中,山君的形象深刻民氣。山君一向都是清高的意味,以致於一些活動隊常把山君作為他們的祥瑞物。

  Tigers are strong swimmers with an affinity for water. They can cross rivers over 4 milesacross and are capable of swimming up to 18 miles in one day. They can even capture andcarry prey through the water. When running on land, tigers can run in short bursts of speedthat reach up to 40 miles per hour. Tigers are known to prey on such large animals as deer,wild boars, buffalo, bears, antelopes and monkeys. They have even been known tooccasionally attack and kill fully grown elephants and rhinoceros. They are mainly nocturnalpredators who ambush their prey by overpowering them and knocking them off balance. Atthat point they latch onto the throats of their prey with their teeth. After a kill, tigers willusually drag their meal to a concealed space by pulling it with their mouths. Once, a tiger wasobserved dragging a huge carcass of an adult guar over a distance of 39 feet. Afterwards, 13men worked together to try and drag the same carcass. They were unsuccessful at moving it.Tigers have also been known to carry twice their own body weight ten feet up a tree.

  山君非常樂忠於遊水並善於泅水。它們一天以內可以遊18英裏,還可以輕松度過400英裏的河道。山君乃至可以在水中捕食而且攜帶獵物在水中拖行。在陸地上奔馳的時刻,山君的速率可以剎時到達40英裏/小時。據懂得,山君可以捕食很多大型動物,比方鹿,野豬,野牛,熊,羚羊和山公等。它們偶然也會狙擊並殺死成年的大象和犀牛。山君平日選取夜間捕食,它們潛伏在獵物四周,然後猛地撲向獵物,用它們那強健的身材壓服獵物,使獵物落空均衡,同時用牙齒扼住獵物的咽喉,使其梗塞而死。殺死獵物今後,山君用嘴拖著獵物到隱藏之處躲起來。一次,有人視察到山君將一具偉大的動物屍首拖行了39英尺之遠。隨後,13個成年人同心合力想要試下拖動這具屍首,卻沒有勝利。據咱們所知,山君乃至可以拖動重達本身體重2倍的物體爬上高約10英尺的樹。

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